Manager, Finance - Private Equity

Brookfield; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager of Finance to join their Private Equity group. This role involves overseeing fund operations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, with a proven track record in managing complex financial structures. You will collaborate with senior management and various service providers to deliver accurate and timely information to investors. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about finance, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a respected organization.

Qualifications

• University degree and CPA/CA preferred.
• 5+ years experience in finance/accounting required.

Responsibilities

• Manage fund operations and private reporting needs.
• Review quarterly reporting and financial statements.
• Assist with complex accounting issues and process improvements.

Skills

Financial Reporting

US GAAP

IFRS

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Excel

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

University Degree

CPA/CA Professional Designation

Tools

Financial Systems

Excel

Job description

Manager, Finance - Private Equity

Location: Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario

Business: Private Equity

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.

Job Description: Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Manager, Finance will be responsible for fund operations and the private reporting needs of Brookfield’s Private Equity group.

Responsibilities:

• Review quarterly reporting to investors and other users, including financial statements prepared under US GAAP and fund and investment performance tracking.
• Reviewing and preparing public reporting templates prepared in accordance with IFRS.
• Preparing public reporting templates comprised of metrics used in Brookfield Asset Management’s asset management reporting.
• Review of investor PCAP and available commitment schedules on a quarterly basis.
• 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 on a quarterly basis.
• 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 provide them with the details of what to include in capital calls from, and distributions to investors and ensuring this is done on a timely basis.
• Assist with managing fund operations, including investment closes, investor queries, forecasting and compliance.
• 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.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA preferred).
• 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.
• 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.