Director, Finance

February 2, 2021 Finance

Job Overview

Job title: Director, Finance

Company: Brookfield Asset Management

Job description: Director, Finance
Brookfield Infrastructure Group

Brookfield is a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately US$575 billion of assets under management across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power, 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 is listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the symbol BAM and BAM.A respectively.

Company Operating Name:
Brookfield Asset Management Private Institutional Capital Adviser (Canada), LP

Full Business Address:
181 Bay Street, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
Canada

Title of Position:
Finance Manager

Job Duties:
As a key member of the Brookfield Infrastructure Finance Private Funds Team, you will report to the VP, Finance and work alongside a strong team to build a ‘best in class’ finance function within the business group. You will assist with all analyses, planning and reporting as well as provide support to key business leaders within the finance and investor relations teams. You will consistently be interacting with several key stakeholders, including senior leadership, private fund limited partners and investor relations. As a Director, you will be very well positioned to become one of the lead team members involved in the fundraising of our next flagship infrastructure fund.

Monitor, complete or review incoming investor inquiries pertaining to performance metrics, treasury and ongoing operations for our Private Funds which have over $35 billion of capital committed;
Develop a thorough understanding of fund operations, complex structures, legal contracts and workings to ensure exceptional quality and service is provided to our investors;
Apply contract management expertise to ensure all contract requirements are met
Significant involvement in the investment activity of the respective funds under management, including liaising with the various internal and external stakeholders required to successfully close and fund investments;
Preparation and review of quarterly investor reports prepared under both US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, including the quarterly investment valuations, case study presentations;
Preparation and review of the audited annual reports prepared under both US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, covering multiple global funds and entities;
Liaise directly with external stakeholders (audit, tax, legal) to build collaborative and

productive relationships;

Significant involvement in future fundraising efforts by providing analyses and reports

used for marketing purposes, and preparing responses to due diligence questions from
investors;

Compile content for fund presentations which includes but is not limited to the analysis of

operating results, liquidity, debt and hedging strategies;

Coordinate investor related matters across various teams including finance, legal,

compliance and investor relations (IR);

Lead meetings and debrief the finance and IR teams as it pertains to new and ongoing

investor inquiries;

Liaise directly with our investors front and back offices; demonstrate ability to adapt

messaging to respective audience;

Improve upon current processes with focus on scalability for future fundraising initiatives;
Ad-hoc analysis and presentations on financial and operational results;
Special projects as required;
Lead a team of two analysts to meet key objectives and deadlines and provide

mentorship to junior staff to aid in their development.

Terms of Employment:

Full Time

Wage Range:
$51.28 – $66.00 per hour base salary commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision care benefits
Disability benefits
Life insurance benefits
RRSP benefits
Bonus

Location of Work:
Toronto, ON

Language of Work:
English

Contact Information in Canada:
Phone: 416.956.5197
Email: selena.tonello@brookfield.com
Mailing: Attn: Human Resources
181 Bay Street, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
Canada

Skill Requirements:
This position offers a unique opportunity for growth within the Infrastructure business group and wider Brookfield Asset Management organization. To qualify, candidates must have:

Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA required);
Bachelor degree in Business Accounting required;
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive work experience in accounting functions;
Exceptional ability to manage all operational aspects of multiple funds concurrently;
In depth understanding of both US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards;
Experience in contract management;
Advanced financial modelling and analysis skills;
Experience in private equity funds management;
Experienced team leader, has managed a team;
Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel;
Superior communication skills (oral and written), presentation skills and interpersonal skills;
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines;
Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability, and always takes initiative;
Exemplifies the right motivation by aspiring to achieve collective goals;
Penchant for seeking out new experiences, knowledge and candid feedback;
Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities;
Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development;
Knowledge of Brookfield’s operating entities and financial structure.

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