Accountant, Financial Reporting and Lender Relations

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major renewable power company in Gatineau is seeking an Accountant for Financial Reporting and Lender Relations. The role involves preparing financial statements under IFRS and U.S. GAAP and ensuring compliance with various agreements. Ideal candidates will have a recognized accounting designation, strong analytical, and communication skills, with at least one year of relevant experience. This position requires on-site presence for at least 3 days a week and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health benefits program

Access to gym and bike storage

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience with large, multi-national corporations.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and audited annual financial statements.
• Monitor compliance under credit agreements and prepare reports.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Analytical abilities

Strong communication skills

Education

Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

Insight Software’s Certent CDM

IBM Cognos Controller

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Accountant, Financial Reporting and Lender Relations

Job Category: Accounting

Requisition Number: SENIO005170

Full-Time

On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

National Capital Region
41 Rue Victoria
Gatineau, QC J8X 2A1, CAN

Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Asset Management (“Brookfield”), one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers. Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $72 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation, and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe, India, and China, totaling over 24,000 megawatts of capacity, and nearly 8,000 generating facilities globally.

Come Join Us

At Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact, driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Together, we contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded, pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero.

About the Role

Brookfield Renewable is seeking a consummate professional to join the Financial Reporting and Lender Relations team as an Accountant. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting and Lender Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial statements (IFRS and U.S. GAAP) and financial-related operational reports required under the terms of Brookfield Renewable’s North American subsidiary entity credit and equity agreements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and audited annual financial statements;
• Prepare or analyze financial-related reporting for lenders, partners and internal stakeholders including debt service coverage ratios, operating reports, variance analysis, distribution tests, cash flow forecast ratios, etc.;
• Actively contribute to the year-end audit.

Compliance

• Monitor ongoing compliance under Brookfield Renewable’s subsidiary credit agreements, partnership agreements, and tax equity arrangements; proactively highlight potential gaps versus obligations;
• Build and maintain working relationships with lenders and partners and provide first-line responses to inquiries;
• Prepare regulatory compliance forms for governmental entities.

Projects

• Actively contribute to continued process improvement initiatives focused on automation, streamlining, internal controls, and reducing the risk of human error;
• Provide ad hoc support to other groups within Brookfield Renewable, as it relates to M&A activities, credit rating review, and credit agreement review.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Team player with willingness to learn and be coached;
• One (1) or more years of relevant experience;
• Experience working with credit agreements;
• Experience working with large, multi-national corporations with numerous and varying reporting requirements;
• Hold or in the process of completing a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA; CPA (U.S.));
• Working knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP;
• Solid analytical abilities combined with being highly detail oriented;
• Ability to work confidently in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment and to be flexible in adapting to shifting priorities;
• Strong communication skills (oral and written);
• Financial statement auditing experience.

Assets

• Knowledge and practical experience with Insight Software’s Certent CDM & Disclosure Management, Workiva’s Wdesk, IBM Cognos Controller, IFS, OneStream or Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Note: Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Brookfield’s identity. This position requires the employee to be on-site for a minimum of 3 days to perform most effectively. We will reassess the approach on a as needed basis.

Working here, you will enjoy:

At Brookfield, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, bonus structure, a defined contribution pension plan along with a health benefits program.
• Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your wellbeing, our building is equipped with a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks and drinks.
• We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Brookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.