Manager, Finance

LP.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm is seeking a Finance Manager to join their Private Equity group in Toronto. The role involves managing fund operations and financial reporting, requiring a detail-oriented self-starter with strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in finance and accounting. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a minimum of five years experience in finance, ideally within private funds.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive experience in finance/accounting functions.
• Knowledge of investment management industry preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Review quarterly reporting to investors and regulators.
• Manage fund operations including forecasting and compliance.
• Prepare public reporting templates in accordance with US GAAP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

The Brookfield Private Equity Group has a 20-year track record of consistently generating strong investment performance. Leveraging its deep experience as a long-term owner and operator of world-class assets and businesses the team is focused on acquiring high-quality businesses with barriers to entry and enhancing their cash flow capabilities by improving strategy and execution. The private equity group has over $131B of assets under management with an integrated team of investment and operational professionals located in key regions around the world. Investors can participate in the growth of our industrial and services businesses through our publicly listed vehicle Brookfield Business Partners or through our private funds. Our flagship global private equity fund Brookfield Capital Partners VI is currently raising its sixth fund and has a diverse group of institutional partners from around the globe. Brookfield Business Partners is listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE : BBU TSX : ). For more information please visit our website at .

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader : Entrepreneurial Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

This role is within the Finance and Operations team of the Private Equity group and will be part of the team responsible for fund operations and private reporting requirements including supporting the launch of new fund strategies. The Private Equity finance team as a whole is responsible for both public and private fund operations business planning and forecasting investor relations and financial reporting. The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment has excellent interpersonal skills is detail oriented possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity and has a strong foundation in finance and accounting.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Finance the Manager Finance will be responsible for fund operations and the private and / or public reporting needs of Brookfields Private Equity group.

Responsibilities :

The responsibilities for this position would include among other things :

• Review quarterly reporting to investors regulators and other users including financial statements prepared under US GAAP and IFRS and fund and investment performance tracking
• Reviewing and preparing public reporting templates prepared in accordance with US GAAP
• Managing fund operations including investor queries forecasting / liquidity and compliance
• Preparing public reporting templates comprised of metrics used in Brookfield Asset Managements asset management reporting
• Presentation of quarterly results to senior management
• Working with various service providers to ensure information being provided to investors is accurate and provided in a timely basis
• Review valuations of fund investments
• Review of accounting packages for individual legal entities including review of tax financials
• Preparing internal and external audit requests and maintaining appropriate control documentation
• Working closely with the fund administrators to support fund operations and timely investor reporting
• Thorough understanding of the legal structure of the various funds and the related impact on funds flows and consolidation
• Assist with analysis of complex accounting issues that arise
• Assist with process improvements to the reporting process
• Special projects & ad hoc requests as required

Requirements :

• University degree
• Minimum of five years of progressive work experience in finance and / or accounting functions
• Experience in private funds and knowledge of the investment management industry and experience dealing with complex ownership structures would be an asset
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Exemplifies the right motivation by aspiring to achieve collective goals
• Ability to work in a dynamic complex fast-paced environment to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities
• Superior communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong financial systems experience including advanced Excel
• Self-motivated and pro-active with respect to both managing workload and professional development

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly we do not tolerate workplace discrimination violence or harassment.

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Finance Manager • Toronto, Ontario, Canada