CPA or CA designation with 7-10 years in accounting, finance, or fund operations, including 2-3 years in leadership.
Preferred experience in private funds, infrastructure, renewable energy, or asset management.
Strong understanding of fund accounting, financial reporting, valuations, treasury, and fund operations.
Experience managing relationships with external fund administrators and auditors.
Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems experience.
Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated leadership ability with a collaborative and proactive approach.
Responsibilities
Lead finance and operations for the Fund, overseeing all manager-level responsibilities.
Transition finance and operational duties from the seller to Brookfield, ensuring knowledge transfer and process documentation.
Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting, coordinating with external fund administrators and auditors.
Lead the quarterly valuation process, managing valuation models and preparation of materials for senior management.
Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity management and cash forecasting.
Prepare financial analyses and reporting deliverables for investor communications.
Ensure compliance with fund governing documents and regulatory reporting requirements.
Benefits
On-site work in New York, NY, five days a week.
Opportunity to lead and shape finance operations in a growing sector.
Engagement with a diverse range of external service providers.
Mentorship and development opportunities for team members.
Dynamic and fast-paced work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Location
On-site, five days per week at our New York, NY office.
About the Role
The Director, Fund Finance will report to the Chief Financial Officer of Brookfield Renewable North America, and lead the Finance and Operations function for a Private Fund investing in utility-scale battery energy storage assets across North America. Responsibilities will include overseeing the ongoing finance, reporting and operational activities associated with Brookfield's role as investment manager. This is inclusive of financial reporting, valuation oversight, treasury, governance, regulatory compliance and service provider management. The role will also evaluate fund operations and recommend changes to ensure Brookfield's operating standards and scalable processes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the finance and operations function for the Fund, overseeing all recurring manager-level finance and operational responsibilities
Lead the transition of finance and operational responsibilities from the seller to Brookfield, including knowledge transfer, process documentation and implementation of Brookfield operating standards.
Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting, including coordination with external fund administrators, auditors and other service providers.
Lead the quarterly valuation process, including oversight of valuation models, third-party valuation specialists, historical valuation support and preparation of valuation materials for senior management.
Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity management, capital calls/ distribution events, cash forecasting and other fund-level capital activities.
Oversee preparation of supporting financial analyses, operating metrics and reporting deliverables supporting investor communications and ongoing fund reporting.
Ensure compliance with fund governing documents, side letter obligations, regulatory reporting requirements (including SFDR and Annex IV, as applicable) and internal governance standards.
Lead the annual audit process and coordinate tax reporting deliverables with external service providers.
Maintain oversight of the Fund's operating calendar, recurring deliverables and governance processes, including Board and manager approvals.
Manage relationships with external fund administrators, auditors, valuation specialists, tax advisors, legal counsel and other professional service providers.
Review and prepare analyses, presentations and recommendations for senior management supporting fund performance, business planning, budgeting, forecasting and strategic initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement across the Fund's operating platform by enhancing reporting, strengthening internal controls and implementing scalable operating procedures.
Mentor and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Support ad hoc analyses, presentations and special projects relating to fund financial and operational performance.
Qualifications & Requirements
CPA or CA designation with 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance or fund operations, including 2-3 years of people leadership experience.
Experience within private funds, infrastructure, renewable energy or asset management environments is preferred.
Strong understanding of fund accounting, financial reporting, valuations, treasury and fund operations.
Experience managing relationships with external fund administrators, auditors and other professional service providers.
Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel skills.
Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated leadership ability with a collaborative, proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
Experience leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment while managing changing priorities and deadlines.
Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement, scalable processes and operational excellence.
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for both business results and professional development.
Salary
Starting at $195,000 with final compensation commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
