Vice President, Finance

Brookfield; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Finance to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This pivotal role involves leading financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and collaborating with various departments to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in accounting, particularly with SEC reporting and US GAAP, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the success of a leading global asset management firm.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health and Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• Extensive knowledge of SEC reporting and US GAAP.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial statements and disclosures.
• Assist in complex technical accounting issue resolution.
• Collaborate with business groups and audit teams.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Technical Accounting

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

HFM Knowledge

Workiva Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Tools

HFM

Workiva

Job description

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 and will report into the Vice President, Finance. Located in our head office 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 the financial reporting function across the global BAM organization with key responsibilities associated with quarterly and annual financial reporting processes and certain ad hoc special projects as they arise.

Responsibilities:

• Take a leading role in the preparation of BAM’s consolidated financial statements and public disclosure documents on a quarterly and annual basis, 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.
• Assist in the analysis and resolution of complex technical accounting issues and the execution of regulatory updates, including the coordination with auditors and operating business groups.
• 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.
• 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, Workiva, and financial reporting experience 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.

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

About Us

Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with over US$1 trillion of assets under management across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power and transition, private equity and credit. Brookfield owns and operates long-life assets and businesses, many of which form the backbone of the global economy. Utilizing its global reach, access to large-scale capital and operational expertise, Brookfield offers a range of alternative investment products to investors around the world—including public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private wealth investors. Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM) is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BAM) and Toronto (TSX: BAM) stock exchanges. Brookfield Corporation is a public company listed on the New York (NYSE: BN) and Toronto (TSX: BN) stock exchanges.