Senior Accountant, Project Accounting

About Us

Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation (“Brookfield”), one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers. Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $102 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation, and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe, India, and China, totaling almost 33,000 megawatts of capacity, and over 7,000 generating facilities globally.

Come Join Us

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 looking for a Senior Accountant who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can multi-task in an Accounting department. Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, you are accountable for all aspects of the monthly accounting cycle, ensuring accurate financial close within tight deadlines, as well as preparing the financial statements for various sites under the Wind and/or Solar Platform.

We welcome dedicated, and team-oriented individuals who are passionate about being an integral part of our dynamic organization and helping it thrive. We are looking for people who are interested in both professional and personal growth!

Key Responsibilities

- Take ownership of assigned companies, acting as the main point of contact for those outside the department;

- Prepare and document analysis for complex accounting issues, present the findings and conclusions, including the implementation plan to the Accounting group, as well as impacted stakeholders;

- Prepare accounting and financial statements for Wind and/or Solar assets;

- Prepare journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly and annual close process;

- Coordinate with internal departments to prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis;

- Review and maintain monthly general ledger accounts and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial statements;

- Prepare journal entries in Fixed Asset Module for Distributed Generation (DG) segment

- Prepare accounting entries for assets under construction and ensure accurate transfer to Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) after asset reaches it Commercial Operation Date

- Complete SOX compliance documentation for Projects under construction and Projects closed during the year as per internal process.

- Lead or participate in special projects as needed within the department, within a broader finance environment and/or cross-functionally.

Knowledge and Experience Required

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizations skills;

- Ability to “think outside the box”, and embrace a dynamic, complex, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment;

- Effective project management skills; able to prioritize multiple tasks;

- Call on past experiences, industry trends and new technology to identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes;

- Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities;

- Self-motivated and able to work independently;

- Able to work overtime hours during peak periods as required;

- Occasional travel required.

- Bachelor's Degree required (Accounting concentration preferred);

- Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience;

- Working towards or completion of an accounting designation (CPA/CA);

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other ERP, with the ability to learn new software;

- Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls (specific SOX experience is considered an asset);

- Experience in publicly traded companies, preferred.

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.

Working here, you will enjoy:

At Brookfield, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, bonus structure, a defined contribution pension plan along with a health benefits program.

- Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your wellbeing, our building is equipped with a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks and drinks.

- We cultivate a culture where 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.