Director, Finance

BGRE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Summer Fridays

Paid maternity leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

BGRE is seeking a Director to lead North America Office FP&A, reporting to VP, Finance. Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning while contributing to forecasting and valuations. Lead a regional team, develop dynamic models, and present insights to executives and investors.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, advanced financial systems, and continuous improvement in processes across the North America portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience working in commercial office real estate preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of corporate finance, accounting principles, and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to present complex financial information to senior executives and non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with financial systems such as Yardi Voyage.
• Experience leading the adoption of AI-enabled tools and workflows to improve financial planning, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (Power BI).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be flexible and dynamic as the business moves and changes are made.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the regional FP&A team of 3-5 employees delivering financial analysis.
• Own, manage and lead the strategic planning for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Develop comprehensive dynamic financial models to support planning and scenario analysis.
• Manage monthly and quarterly IFRS financial statement forecasting.
• Oversee quarterly leasing forecast and actuals, with expirations and assumptions.
• Partner with department heads to align financial goals with operational objectives.
• Prepare, review, and present financials to upper management and investors.
• Champion enhancements in financial systems, tools, and processes.
• Coordinate with accounting during monthly close to review variances.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across asset management, lease admin, corporate services, marketing, IR.
• Oversee ad-hoc projects and evaluations of investment performance and returns.
• Strategically manage cash flow and equity allocations across portfolios.
• Advance strategic objectives across diversified portfolios.
• Provide input on staffing needs and coach direct reports.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture with regular feedback.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Leadership

Executive communication

AI-enabled tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Analytical skills

Commercial real estate knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi Voyage

Power BI

Job description

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 4301

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 4301

Our Company

BGRE is a premier, global real estate partner to the world’s most ambitious businesses. It operates and develops the real estate they rely on to grow with conviction across markets and sectors. The company combines global scale with deep local expertise, managing more than 260 MSF of office, logistics, hospitality, retail and living space in gateway markets around the world on behalf of Brookfield. Supported by thousands of employees worldwide, BGRE is committed to building strong partnerships, operating sustainably and creating places where people can work, live, connect and thrive. For more information, visit bgre.com.

Job Description

BGRE creates the premier offices the world’s most ambitious businesses thrive in – shaped by the spirit of hospitality, operating expertise, and tenant experience needed to compete at the front.

We are seeking a Director to lead our Regional FP&A team for the North America Office portfolio, reporting to the Vice President, Finance. This role will drive consolidation and financial strategy across North America to support executive decision-making, while remaining involved in the details to contribute directly to forecasting and budgeting.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee the regional FP&A team of 3-5 employees in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Own, manage and lead the strategic planning for the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning, as well as discounted cash flows and valuations projections
• Oversee the development and evolution of comprehensive dynamic financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis
• Manage and provide strategic oversight to the monthly and quarterly IFRS financial statement forecasting
• Oversee the quarterly leasing forecast, which includes updates of actual leasing activity, forecasted leasing assumptions, and early tenant expirations
• Partner with department heads and business units to align financial goals with operational objectives and provide them with necessary information for business functions
• Prepare, review and present financial presentations and reporting packages for upper management and investors, at various ownership levels
• Champion enhancements and continuous improvements in financial systems, tools, and processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Oversee coordination with the accounting team during monthly close cycles to review results, investigate variances and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across asset management, lease administration, corporate services, marketing, and investor relations
• Oversee and add strategic insights to special or ad-hoc projects and financial analysis for management as needed
• Oversee and conduct comprehensive evaluations of investment performance and returns
• Strategically manage cash flow and equity allocations across designated investment portfolios
• Advance strategic business objectives across a diversified portfolio of investments at varying stages of development
• Team Leadership
• Provide input on current and future staffing needs to Vice President, Finance to support operational demands
• Actively coach and develop direct reports, providing real-time feedback and structured growth plans that empower the team to deliver high-impact financial narratives
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture through regular feedback, coaching, and performance management practices

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Experience working in commercial office real estate preferred.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Deep understanding of corporate finance, accounting principles, and strategic planning
• Proven ability to present complex financial information to senior executives and non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with financial systems such as Yardi Voyage
• Experience leading the adoption of AI-enabled tools and workflows to improve financial planning, reporting, and operational efficiency
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible and dynamic as the business moves and changes are made
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small team

Your Career @ BGRE:

At BGRE, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.

End your job search and find your career today, at BGRE.

Why BGRE?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. BGRE strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a BGRE employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Type: Exempt
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Annual Base Salary Range: $170,000 – 195,000
• Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Retirement: 401(k)
• Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability

BGRE is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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