About the RoleWe are looking for Canadian CPAs that are proactive problem-solvers who bring sound judgment, build momentum, and have an ownership mindset. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, tackle complex challenges with curiosity, and have the resilience to turn setbacks into growth, you will play a central role in the growth of our teams.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, the Manager will be responsible for leading a team of accounting professionals to produce reliable, decision-ready financial information and insights for a broad portfolio of companies. The role combines people leadership and technical accounting judgment with accountability for financial reporting integrity, operational scalability, and stakeholder outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesContinuous Improvement and Transformation - Execution of 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.
- Participate in financial integration and disposition accounting during acquisitions and capital recycling initiatives, establishing scalable standards for long-term growth.
Day-to-day Activities - Support complex accounting operations, guaranteeing accuracy and completeness across multiple entity trial balances.
- Drive a disciplined, predictable, and accelerated close cycle.
- Support on complex IFRS and U.S. GAAP accounting judgments and company policies.
- Participate extensively in external audits and SOX compliance including leading the team through audit readiness and execution and management of SOX controls.
- Contribute to delivering actionable financial insights to senior management to support critical business decisions.
Leadership Expectations and Key Competencies - Foster a high-performance culture by leading, coaching and developing a team with ambitious expectations, and developing succession depth within your team. This will include providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and supporting career pathways.
- Make value-driven decisions, absorbing the team's strategic direction, and maintain a strong biased-for-action mindset.
- Continuously challenge the status quo and embrace a proactive continuous-improvement mindset.
- Support senior management's ambition to build deep, trust-based relationships across executive, cross-functional, and operational business units.
Knowledge and Experience Required - Canadian CPA, or internationally designated accountants who have successfully passed all three days of the CFEs, 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.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting in large, complex setups (e.g., Fortune Global 500, shared services, or matrixed accounting models)
- 2+ years of formal leadership experience, with a track record of coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing accounting professionals while building team succession depth.
- Expertise in IFRS, U.S. GAAP, enterprise financial close, and working knowledge of SOX/ICFR control frameworks.
- Participation in successful major transformations, process automations, or large-scale change management initiatives considered a major asset.
- Knowledge of IFS, Blackline, OneStream, Optro, or IT2 is a major 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. We will reassess the approach on a as needed basis.
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.
- We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.
