Director Of Finance & Transformation

Brookfield Renewable, as one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation, is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $125 billion of power assets under management. Our diverse portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, distributed energy, storage, and sustainable solutions extends across five continents, totaling over 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity. We use our operating capabilities, scale and global reach to develop and operate a high-quality clean energy portfolio in a responsible manner, helping accelerate the global transition to net zero.Come Join UsAt Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact, driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Together, we contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded, pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero.About the RoleThe Director, Finance is a high-impact, transformative leadership role overseeing a 30+ person accounting group across a complex North American platform (~$25B AUM / ~$2B annual revenue).We are looking for a proactive, collaborative finance leader who takes genuine ownership, thrives on solving complex challenges, and brings a continuous-improvement mindset to everything they do. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and partnering closely with executive leadership, you will balance high-level strategy with hands-on operational excellence by spearheading finance transformation, mentoring a strong team, and driving modern, automated workflows. You will also benefit from an extended, collaborative handover to ensure you are fully supported from day one.Key ResponsibilitiesContinuous Improvement and TransformationSponsor and execute 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.Lead financial integration and disposition accounting during acquisitions and capital recycling initiatives, establishing scalable standards for long-term growth.ControllershipDirect complex accounting operations, guaranteeing accuracy and completeness across multiple entity trial balances.Drive a disciplined, predictable, and accelerated close cycle across multiple sub-teams.Act as the ultimate authority on complex IFRS and U.S. GAAP accounting judgments and company policies.Coordinate external audits and oversee SOX compliance, proactively identifying risks and driving measures to remediate control gaps.Deliver actionable financial insights to senior executives to support critical business decisions.Leadership Expectations and Key CompetenciesMake value-driven decisions, offer clear strategic direction, and maintain a strong biased-for-action mindset.Foster a high-performance culture by setting ambitious expectations, delegating effectively, and developing succession depth within your 30+ person team.Continuously challenge the status quo and instill a proactive continuous-improvement mindset across the group.Build deep, trust-based relationships across executive, cross-functional, and operational business units.Knowledge and Experience Required12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, featuring substantial leadership over multi-layered teams in large, complex setups (e.G., Fortune Global 500, shared services, or matrixed accounting models).Active Canadian CPA designation 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.Deep expertise in IFRS, U.S. GAAP, enterprise financial close, and working knowledge of SOX/ICFR control frameworks.Demonstrated success leading major transformation, process automation, or large-scale change management initiatives.Knowledge of IFS, Blackline, OneStream, Optro, or IT2 is a strong asset.Application and Selection ProcessWhen 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.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. Annual fitness credit.Full reimbursement for professional fees and ongoing professional development.We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.Diversity & InclusionBrookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
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