CPA Student, Accounting (Winter 2027)

Brookfield Asset Management Inc; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Bike storage

Healthy snacks

Job summary

Brookfield Renewable, a leading renewable power platform, invites third-year CPA‑bound students in the Ottawa‑Gatineau region to join its CPA Program. You will gain hands-on exposure to accounting functions, with structured mentorship and real-world problem solving within a large, global platform.

Continue toward your CPA designation with practical experience support, while contributing to modern workflow automation and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Working toward an undergraduate degree with prerequisites to enter the CPA Professional Education Program.
• Demonstrates leadership and initiative through classes, projects, employment or volunteering.
• Strong business acumen and written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team and build relationships.
• Able to prioritize and multitask with consistency.
• Willingness to embrace Brookfield Renewable’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to accounting functions across a large-scale platform.
• Support practical experience and mentorship throughout CPA designation journey.
• Collaborate with experienced leaders and participate in case studies and projects.
• Support activities in financial reporting, consolidation, taxation, and FP&A as applicable.
• Be on-site in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Ownership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Undergraduate degree in progress

Prerequisites for CPA PEP

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brookfield Renewable as one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”) , is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $145 billion of power assets under management. Our diverse portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, distributed energy, storage, and sustainable solutions extends across five continents, totaling over 47,000 megawatts of generating capacity. We use our operating capabilities, scale, and global reach to develop and operate a high-quality clean energy portfolio in a responsible manner, helping accelerate the global transition to net zero.

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

The Student, CPA Program is a dynamic role designed for an ambitious professional looking to build a solid foundation in accounting and finance across a large-scale, complex operating platform.

CPA students represent the future of our organization and our next generation of leaders. We are looking for an analytical, curious, and proactive individual who takes genuine ownership, embraces complex problem-solving, and brings a continuous-improvement mindset to every challenge. In this role, you will gain hands‑on exposure to diverse accounting functions, drive modern workflow automation, and collaborate directly with experienced leaders.

Continuing after graduation from university, you will be backed by comprehensive CPA practical experience support, structured mentorship, and dedicated career development resources with one of the Big 4 firms to ensure you thrive both in your designation journey and your long‑term leadership trajectory.

Brookfield Renewable provides a PPR for practical experience, joining over 500 employers across Ontario in supporting the training of future CPA leaders.

We are looking for third‑year students (only) committed to pursuing their CPA designation in the Ottawa‑Gatineau region. Your application will automatically be considered for all the positions:

• Financial Reporting & Lender Relations – Gain exposure in preparing financial statements, ensuring regulatory and financing agreement compliance, and maintaining relationships with lenders, tax‑equity partners, and joint‑venture partners. Help coordinate and facilitate the execution of over 125 annual audits across various portfolio companies and ensure accurate presentation and disclosure in accordance with accounting standards.
• Consolidations – Gain direct exposure to some of Brookfield Renewable’s most unique and exciting new transactions by working directly with Brookfield’s 20 platforms and portfolio companies, through the review of global asset acquisitions, dispositions, financings, etc. as part of the analysis of the consolidated financial results.
• Accounting – Gain exposure to the world of accounting transactions and implementation of accounting policies relating to our North American portfolios of hydroelectric, wind, utility‑scale solar operating projects, fuel cell storage and development projects.
• Taxation –Gain exposure to Brookfield Renewable’s global tax function by supporting tax compliance, reporting, planning, and transaction‑related matters across the business. Work alongside the tax team to understand the tax considerations of operating and investing across multiple jurisdictions, while assisting with analysis, documentation, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Financial Planning & Analysis – Gain exposure to preparing analyses of key performance indicators specific to the renewable energy industry. Participate in the preparation of business forecasts and annual budgets that support decision making and strategic planning.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Working towards completing an undergraduate degree and pre‑requisites to enter the CPA Professional Education Program. You also have a strong interest in pursuing a CPA designation in the Ottawa‑Gatineau region.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative through relevant classes and project work, past employment, case competitions, or volunteer, extra‑curricular activities and community involvement
• Excellent business acumen, verbal communication (both one‑on‑one and in small groups) and written communication skills which include the ability to work effectively in a team environment and develop business relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask with grace and consistency
• Understanding and willingness to embrace Brookfield Renewable’s core values

Application Information

• Applications must include a transcript, cover letter (one letter-sized page or less) and a resume (two letter-sized pages or less) in ONE PDF document. We welcome all applications; however, we will only contact qualified candidates chosen for an interview. Thank you for your interest.
• The cover letter should outline what motivates you to pursue this role, how you demonstrate ownership and drive change, and how this opportunity aligns with your career path.
• Candidates moving past initial screening will complete a practical case study and present their findings.
• Start Date: January, 2027
• DiSC® is an optional personal assessment tool: https://growmystrengths.com/strengths-assessment-brookfield/
• Brookfield Renewable uses AI tools to assist in screening, assessing, and selecting candidates for this position.

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 4 days to perform most effectively.

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 thrive on the challenge to be our best and progressive thinking to keep growing. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
• Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your well‑being, 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.