Vice President, Finance

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

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

The Vice President, Finance will join BAM’s Global Financial Reporting team with a focus on supporting the team within the financial reporting process as well as on key technical matters. Located in Downtown Toronto, the Vice President, Finance role is a highly visible position that provides a solid foundation and exposure to a progressive and dynamic career with a leading global asset management firm. The Vice President will take a leading role in assessing and concluding on key technical accounting matters across the global BAM organization as well as take on key responsibilities associated with quarterly and annual financial reporting processes and certain ad hoc special projects as they arise.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the analysis and resolution of complex technical accounting issues and the execution of regulatory updates, including the coordination with auditors and operating business groups
• Take a leading role in the preparation of BAM’s consolidated financial statements and public disclosure documents on a quarterly and annual basis, specifically focused on ensuring compliance with relevant accounting guidance and related disclosures
• Assist in the production and review of financial reporting deliverables provided to the Board and senior management
• Support internal and external audit teams in relation to quarterly reviews, the annual audit and SOX compliance
• Collaborate regularly with operating business groups and various BAM departments
• Continuously look for efficiency in our processes, tools and reports and make suggestions to implement these into our framework
• Assist as needed with due diligence related to capital market activity, ad-hoc analyses and presentations on financial and operating results, investor queries and special projects

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Ten (10) years of progressive work experience in an accounting or auditing function
• A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA)
• Extensive experience with SEC public company reporting requirements under US GAAP
• Strong technical financial accounting knowledge
• Leadership and interpersonal skills, and the willingness to always support the team
• Highly organized and able to work in a dynamic, complex and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development
• Knowledge of HFM, and Workiva would be an asset

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.