Accountant, Financial Reporting and Lender Relations

Job Description

Overview

Brookfield Renewable, as one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation, is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $125 billion of power assets under management. Our diverse portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, distributed energy, storage, and sustainable solutions extends across five continents, totaling over 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity. We use our operating capabilities, scale and global reach to develop and operate a high-quality clean energy portfolio in a responsible manner, helping accelerate the global transition to net zero.

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 seeking a consummate professional to join the Financial Reporting and Lender Relations team as an Accountant. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting and Lender Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial statements (IFRS and U.S. GAAP) and financial-related and operational reporting required under the terms of Brookfield Renewable’s North American subsidiary entity credit and tax equity agreements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and audited annual financial statements


• Prepare or analyze financial-related reporting for lenders and internal stakeholders including debt service coverage ratios, cash flow forecast ratios, variance analysis, distribution tests, operating reports, etc.


• Actively contribute the complex tax equity structures and reporting obligations and calculations


• Monitor ongoing compliance under Brookfield Renewable’s subsidiary credit agreements and proactively highlight potential gaps versus obligations


• Build and maintain working relationships with lenders and partners and provide first-line response on inquiries


• Prepare regulatory compliance forms for governmental entities


• Actively contribute to continued process improvement initiatives focused on automation, streamlining, internal controls, and reducing the risk of human error


• Provide ad hoc support to other groups within Brookfield Renewable, as it relates to M&A activities, credit rating review, and credit agreement review

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of relevant experience


• Hold or in the process of completing a recognized professional accounting designation CPA


• Working knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP


• Motivated, driven, humble and passionate individual


• Willingness to learn and the ability to receive feedback


• Solid analytical abilities combined with being highly detail oriented


• Ability to work independently and also within a team-focused environment


• Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment and to be flexible in adapting to shifting priorities


• Experience working with credit agreements


• Experience working with large, multi-national corporations with numerous and varying reporting requirements


• Nice to have: Knowledge and practical experience with InsightSoftware’s CDM, IBM Cognos Controller, IFS, OneStream, or Microsoft Dynamics 365

Note

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. We will reassess the approach on a as needed basis.

Working here

• We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, a defined contribution pension plan, and a health benefits program.


• Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, with access to different businesses and teams. The building includes a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks and drinks for wellbeing.


• 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.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Accounting/Auditing


• Industries: Renewable Energy