Senior Accountant

Brookfield Renewable; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Renewable seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee the monthly accounting cycle and prepare financial statements for renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and some experience in public companies. Join a dynamic organization where you will thrive both professionally and personally, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Defined contribution pension plan

Health benefits program

Access to a gym and bike storage

Collaborative workspaces

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, SOX experience is an asset.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting and financial statements for Wind and/or Solar assets.
• Act as the main point of contact for assigned companies.
• Complete SOX compliance documentation for projects.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Accounting concentration preferred)

CPA / CA designation (in progress or completed)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics 365

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About Us

Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation (“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 $102 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 almost 33,000 megawatts of capacity, and over 7,000 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 looking for a Senior Accountant, Project Accounting who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can multi-task in an Accounting department. Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, you are accountable for all aspects of the monthly accounting cycle, ensuring accurate financial close within tight deadlines, as well as preparing the financial statements for various sites under the Wind and / or Solar Platform.

We welcome dedicated, and team-oriented individuals who are passionate about being an integral part of our dynamic organization and helping it thrive. We are looking for people who are interested in both professional and personal growth!

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned companies, acting as the main point of contact for those outside the department;
• Prepare and document analysis for complex accounting issues, present the findings and conclusions, including the implementation plan to the Accounting group, as well as impacted stakeholders;
• Prepare accounting and financial statements for Wind and / or Solar assets;
• Prepare journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly and annual close process;
• Coordinate with internal departments to prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis;
• Review and maintain monthly general ledger accounts and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial statements;
• Prepare journal entries in Fixed Asset Module for Distributed Generation (DG) segment;
• Prepare accounting entries for assets under construction and ensure accurate transfer to Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) after asset reaches its Commercial Operation Date;
• Complete SOX compliance documentation for Projects under construction and Projects closed during the year as per internal process;
• Lead or participate in special projects as needed within the department, within a broader finance environment and / or cross-functionally.

Knowledge and Experience Required

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;

Ability to “think outside the box”, and embrace a dynamic, complex, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment;

Effective project management skills; able to prioritize multiple tasks;

Call on past experiences, industry trends and new technology to identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes;

Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities;

Self-motivated and able to work independently;

Able to work overtime hours during peak periods as required;

Bachelor's Degree required (Accounting concentration preferred);

Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience;

Working towards or completion of an accounting designation (CPA / CA);

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other ERP, with the ability to learn new software;

Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls (specific SOX experience is considered an asset);

Experience in publicly traded companies, preferred.

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 :

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing and Financial Services

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