Location
Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street
Business - Infrastructure
Brookfield Infrastructure Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Infrastructure Group is one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors, owning and operating critical assets across the transport, utilities, energy, and data infrastructure sectors. The Group operates and manages approximately $191 billion of assets owned through its private funds and publicly listed entity, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Our portfolio of assets facilitate the movement and storage of energy, water, freight, passengers and data, and are located in North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit:
https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/infrastructure
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the day-to-day operations of the fund, including but not limited to, striking a monthly NAV, treasury and operational functions, managing liquidity and overseeing capital transactions;
• Assist with the review of asset valuations and financial models;
• Assist in the onboarding and offboarding of investments including the review of organizational structures, fund flows, purchase and sale agreements, reporting disclosures, etc.;
• Preparation of semi-annual and annual financial statements as well as quarterly reports and supporting schedules in accordance with SEC 40 Act rules, US GAAP and IFRS;
• Assist external auditors and finance team members during semi-annual reviews and annual external audits;
• Liaise with external fund administrators and transfer agents as well as external audit and tax firms;
• Research and interpret new accounting standards/guidelines to assess potential impacts on financial reporting activities;
• Assist with the monthly budgeting process and ad hoc financial planning and analysis requests including presentations on fund performance and operational results;
• Analyze results and data received with skepticism and critical thinking to ensure it meets the appropriate financing reporting requirements and a willingness to challenge others as needed;
• Prepare analyses as part of the fundraising and investor management processes;
• Assist with ad hoc investor relations requests;
• Assist as needed with due diligence related to onboarding distribution partners;
• Modify existing and/or designs new processes that maximize operational efficiency;
• Assist with special projects as required

Qualifications
This position offers an opportunity for growth within the Infrastructure team and wider Brookfield Asset Management group.

To qualify, candidates must have:

• A university degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Completed or working towards completion of recognized professional accounting designation (CPA);
• Six months to one year of work experience in finance and/or accounting functions, with an understanding and familiarity with fund operations and accounting considered an asset;
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly, problem-solve and to manage changing priorities;
• Superior communication skills (oral and written) to convey technical accounting and budgeting issues in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to locate and collect data from appropriate sources and analyze it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and build relationships with a diverse group at all levels of the organization;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines;
• Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development;
• Financial systems experience is an asset, including advanced Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint capabilities.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs

• Actively participate in the day-to-day operations of the fund, including but not limited to, striking a monthly NAV, treasury and operational functions, managing liquidity and overseeing capital transactions;
• Assist with the review of asset valuations and financial models;
• Assist in the onboarding and offboarding of investments including the review of organizational structures, fund flows, purchase and sale agreements, reporting disclosures, etc.;
• Preparation of semi-annual and annual financial statements as well as quarterly reports and supporting schedules in accordance with SEC 40 Act rules, US GAAP and IFRS;
• Assist external auditors and finance team members during semi-annual reviews and annual external audits;
• Liaise with external fund administrators and transfer agents as well as external audit and tax firms;
• Research and interpret new accounting standards/guidelines to assess potential impacts on financial reporting activities;
• Assist with the monthly budgeting process and ad hoc financial planning and analysis requests including presentations on fund performance and operational results;
• Analyze results and data received with skepticism and critical thinking to ensure it meets the appropriate financing reporting requirements and a willingness to challenge others as needed;
• Prepare analyses as part of the fundraising and investor management processes;
• Assist with ad hoc investor relations requests;
• Assist as needed with due diligence related to onboarding distribution partners;
• Modify existing and/or designs new processes that maximize operational efficiency;
• Assist with special projects as require