Location
Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street
Business - Renewable Power & Transition
Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power and sustainable solutions. Our renewable power portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling.
Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable power and transition company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management.
To learn more about the Brookfield Renewable & Transition group, visit
https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/renewable-power-transition
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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
Reporting to the Vice President, Portfolio Management, the Director, Portfolio Management (Risk & SOX Compliance) will work with operating businesses globally to assess, understand, and mitigate key business risks. This role leads the global SOX compliance program, ensuring strong internal controls over financial reporting across all portfolio companies. Responsibilities include overseeing SOX testing and documentation, supporting new acquisitions, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and advising on best practices to strengthen risk and control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) programs globally and work directly with each portfolio company for all in scope platforms and ensure Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) are implemented for out-of-scope activities as best practice
• Lead the SOX engagements based in North America and review working papers in accordance with SOX and audit standards and internal audit procedures
• Plan and supervise testing for assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including coordinating work with the internal SOX Compliance team, internal stakeholders, external auditors and other third parties
• Support and collaborate with stakeholders across various operating businesses to ensure the SOX program is being executed in accordance with the company’s plan
• Evaluate severity of deficiencies, identify root causes and develop clear, concise, practical recommendations and ensure timely remediation
• Review and update internal controls documentation as needed (risk-control matrices, narratives, flowcharts, and testing plans)
• Provide training and coaching for the internal SOX Compliance team
• Provide advice and recommendations as necessary to strengthen and optimize internal controls.
• Support new acquisitions through identifying gaps, implementing control frameworks and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Where appropriate, provide necessary training on key PCAOB requirements to enhance the SOX Program

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• 10+ years’ audit experience with a public accounting firm and/or corporate industry experience with emphasis on strong knowledge of SOX/ICFR requirements and leading SOX/ICFR programs or management testing engagements; Big 4 experience is an asset
• At least 3 years of direct responsibility to manage senior management relations
• Experience managing business processes testing with a good understanding of ITGC’s and application controls
• Experience working in a business advisory role with publicly listed companies across different countries
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong influencing skills: ability to present points of view effectively and gain support for their position, balancing technical and business considerations
• Ability to identify risks and recommend cost-effective internal controls
• Experience working with growing organizations with changing needs and multiple complex business transactions
• Able to work and travel between Canada and US (~15-20% travel)

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), Accounting and Auditing designations (CPA, CA, CIA or equivalent),
• Experience leading and managing teams
• Demonstrated and proven project management or coordination skills
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Knowledge of data-based auditing techniques (including use of CAATs and sampling methods
• Knowledge of US GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), SOX regulatory requirements is an asset

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

• Oversee the Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) programs globally and work directly with each portfolio company for all in scope platforms and ensure Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) are implemented for out-of-scope activities as best practice
• Lead the SOX engagements based in North America and review working papers in accordance with SOX and audit standards and internal audit procedures
• Plan and supervise testing for assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including coordinating work with the internal SOX Compliance team, internal stakeholders, external auditors and other third parties
• Support and collaborate with stakeholders across various operating businesses to ensure the SOX program is being executed in accordance with the company’s plan
• Evaluate severity of deficiencies, identify root causes and develop clear, concise, practical recommendations and ensure timely remediation
• Review and update internal controls documentation as needed (risk-control matrices, narratives, flowcharts, and testing plans)
• Provide training and coaching for the internal SOX Compliance team
• Provide advice and recommendations as necessary to strengthen and optimize internal controls.
• Support new acquisitions through identifying gaps, implementing control frameworks and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Where appropriate, provide necessary training on key PCAOB requirements to enhance the SOX Progra