About the RoleThe Director, Finance is a high-impact, transformative leadership role overseeing a 30+ person accounting group across a complex North American platform (~$25B AUM / ~$2B annual revenue).
We are looking for a proactive, collaborative finance leader who takes genuine ownership, thrives on solving complex challenges, and brings a continuous-improvement mindset to everything they do. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and partnering closely with executive leadership, you will balance high-level strategy with hands-on operational excellence by spearheading finance transformation, mentoring a strong team, and driving modern, automated workflows. You will also benefit from an extended, collaborative handover to ensure you are fully supported from day one.
Key ResponsibilitiesContinuous Improvement and Transformation- Sponsor and execute accounting transformation initiatives focused on simplification, standardization, and AI-enabled automation.
- Proactively identify operational bottlenecks, driving automation across all accounting workflows and elevating close quality, speed, and audit readiness.
- Lead financial integration and disposition accounting during acquisitions and capital recycling initiatives, establishing scalable standards for long-term growth.
Controllership- Direct complex accounting operations, guaranteeing accuracy and completeness across multiple entity trial balances.
- Drive a disciplined, predictable, and accelerated close cycle across multiple sub-teams.
- Act as the ultimate authority on complex IFRS and U.S. GAAP accounting judgments and company policies.
- Coordinate external audits and oversee SOX compliance, proactively identifying risks and driving measures to remediate control gaps.
- Deliver actionable financial insights to senior executives to support critical business decisions.
Leadership Expectations and Key Competencies- Make value-driven decisions, offer clear strategic direction, and maintain a strong biased-for-action mindset.
- Foster a high-performance culture by setting ambitious expectations, delegating effectively, and developing succession depth within your 30+ person team.
- Continuously challenge the status quo and instill a proactive continuous-improvement mindset across the group.
- Build deep, trust-based relationships across executive, cross-functional, and operational business units.
Knowledge and Experience Required- 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, featuring substantial leadership over multi-layered teams in large, complex setups (e.g., Fortune Global 500, shared services, or matrixed accounting models).
- Active Canadian CPA designation with exposure to a public company setting (TSX, NYSE, or NASDAQ), gained either through direct corporate employment or extensive public accounting (Big 4) audit experience.
- Deep expertise in IFRS, U.S. GAAP, enterprise financial close, and working knowledge of SOX/ICFR control frameworks.
- Demonstrated success leading major transformation, process automation, or large-scale change management initiatives.
- Knowledge of IFS, Blackline, OneStream, Optro, or IT2 is a strong asset.
Application and Selection Process- When submitting your resume, please include a short cover letter outlining what motivates you to pursue this role, how you demonstrate ownership and drive change, and how this opportunity aligns with your career path.
- Candidates moving past initial screening will complete a practical case study and present their findings directly to senior leadership.
- Brookfield Renewable uses AI tools to assist in screening, assessing, and selecting candidates for this position.
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 health benefits program, and defined contribution pension plan.
- 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. Annual fitness credit.
- Full reimbursement for professional fees and ongoing professional development.
- We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.
