Senior Financial Analyst

at  Brookfield Asset Management Inc

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Analyst, Finance (SFA) will join the Private Funds Finance team within the Private Equity business group. Located in our head office in Downtown Toronto, the SFA role is a highly visible position that provides the foundation, guidance, and exposure towards a challenging and dynamic career. The SFA will be involved at various depths with financial reporting, performance measurement, valuations, capital calls/distributions, and investor relations.

Responsibilities:

• Review and assist in preparation of Private Fund and LP reporting, including standalone legal entity trial balances, consolidated Fund financial statements under US GAAP, investors capital statements, and related other items on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Review and assist in preparation of capital call and distribution notices to investors.
• Support the publicly traded company’s (BBP/BBU) consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS relating to Private Fund entities.
• Detailed review of Fund performance metrics, including gross/net IRR, management fees and carried interest.
• Actively participate and lead the resolution of complex technical accounting issues, including coordination with auditors, fund administrators and operating platforms.
• Assist in managing fund operations, including compliance, controls, and treasury management by assisting other functional teams within the group.
• Assist in preparation of various analyses and reports for senior management to support their business decision making.
• Support Brookfield’s valuation process including in-depth review of valuation models/long-term assumptions on a quarterly basis
• Assist in resolving investor request related to fund financial items and reporting
• Provide guidance and coaching to fund administration team and co-op students
• Ad-hoc analyses and special projects as required.

Requirements:

• Three to five (3-5) years of progressive work experience in an accounting or auditing function
• A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA)
• Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability and is a team player, willing to always support the team
• Can work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development
• Experience in the following would be advantageous (but not required)
• Private Investment Funds
• US GAAP Investment Company accounting
• Carried interest/performance fees calculations
• Complex legal structures

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.
Job ID R2037494

• Review and assist in preparation of Private Fund and LP reporting, including standalone legal entity trial balances, consolidated Fund financial statements under US GAAP, investors capital statements, and related other items on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Review and assist in preparation of capital call and distribution notices to investors.
• Support the publicly traded company’s (BBP/BBU) consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS relating to Private Fund entities.
• Detailed review of Fund performance metrics, including gross/net IRR, management fees and carried interest.
• Actively participate and lead the resolution of complex technical accounting issues, including coordination with auditors, fund administrators and operating platforms.
• Assist in managing fund operations, including compliance, controls, and treasury management by assisting other functional teams within the group.
• Assist in preparation of various analyses and reports for senior management to support their business decision making.
• Support Brookfield’s valuation process including in-depth review of valuation models/long-term assumptions on a quarterly basis
• Assist in resolving investor request related to fund financial items and reporting
• Provide guidance and coaching to fund administration team and co-op students
• Ad-hoc analyses and special projects as required