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Brookfield Place 181 Bay StreetBrookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a longterm 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 Manager Finance will be part of BAMs Corporate team and will report into the VP Finance. Located in our head office in Downtown Toronto the Manager Finance role is a critical position that provides a solid foundation and exposure to a progressive and dynamic career with a leading global asset management firm. The Manager Finance will be actively involved in leading the team through monthly and quarterly close processes overseeing daily accounting for BAMs corporate operations and working with various internal stakeholders and teams to identify and implement key improvement opportunities. There is also opportunity to provide leadership and mentorship to a growing team of senior/corporate accountants and interns.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for this position would include among other things:
Lead the monthly financial close cycles for the corporate team and identify opportunities to implement practical changes to drive improvements and efficiencies
Ensure accounting processes are executed efficiently and effectively and document when required evidence of effective review of internal control processes
Review daily journal entries and period end accruals
Oversee loan database accuracy of interest calculations and timely settlements of balances
Manage the Finance teams responsibilities in shared service functions across accounts receivable accounts payable payroll expense reimbursements and HST filings
Lead the of complex technical accounting steps and issues including the coordination with other business units and departments
Manage the consolidation and summarized financial results process for statutory entities within the corporate segment on a quarterly and annual basis for internal management reporting and regulatory requirements
Collaborate regularly with and respond to the business and finance inquiries from other Brookfield business groups and departments
Provide direct reports with ongoing training opportunities mentorship and lead the continued growth and development of each direct report
Support internal and external reporting audits
Continuously look for efficiency in our processes tools and reports and make suggestions to implement these into our framework and
Lead special projects as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Four to six 46 years of progressive work experience in an accounting or auditing function
Minimum 2 years industry experience
A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA)
Experience with public company reporting requirements under IFRS
Strong financial systems experience including advanced Excel skills
Leadership and interpersonal skills and the willingness to always support the team
Highly organized and able to work in a dynamic complex and fastpaced environment as well as adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Selfmotivated and proactive with respect to both managing workload and professional development
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 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 barrierfree and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Codeprotected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time