Accountant, Financial Reporting & Lender Relations

About the Role

Brookfield Renewable is looking for an Accountant who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can multi-task in an Financial Reporting and Lender Relations team. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting and Lender Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for monthly accounting cycle, ensuring accurate financial close within tight deadlines, preparing financial statements (IFRS and U.S. GAAP), financial-related operational reporting, for various sites under the Wind and/or Solar Platform.

We welcome dedicated, and team-oriented individuals who are passionate about being an integral part of our dynamic organization and helping it thrive. We are looking for people who are interested in both professional and personal growth!

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual audited financial statements
• Prepare and review financial-related reporting for lenders, partners, and internal stakeholders, including debt service coverage ratios, cash flow forecasts, variance analysis, distribution tests, ratio analysis, operating reports, annual operating plans, etc.
• Interpret complex accounting issues and formulate disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards
• Provide supporting documentation and liaise with external auditors
• Present financial statements to partners on a quarterly basis, if required
• Coordinate with accounting for month-end, quarter-end and year-end closure support

Compliance

• Monitor ongoing compliance under existing credit and tax equity agreements
• Analyze new credit and tax equity agreements for reporting obligations and proactively identify potential gaps versus obligations
• Build and maintain working relationships with lenders and partners and provide first-line responses to inquiries
• Prepare and review regulatory compliance forms for governmental entities
• Verify compliance with restricted payment provisions under applicable credit agreements

Projects

• Proactively identify process inefficiencies and contribute to the design and implementation of process improvements
• Provide ad hoc support to other groups within Brookfield Renewable, as it relates to M&A activities, credit rating review, and credit agreement review

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience
• Hold or in the process of completing a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA Canada)
• Bachelor's Degree required (Accounting concentration preferred)
• Working knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP
• Motivated, driven, humble and passionate individual
• Willingness to learn and the ability to receive feedback
• Solid analytical abilities combined with being highly detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and also within a team-focused environment
• Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment and to be flexible in adapting to shifting priorities
• Able to work overtime hours during peak periods as required
• Experience working with credit agreements
• Experience working with large, multi-national corporations with numerous and varying reporting requirements
• Nice to have: Knowledge and practical experience with InsightSoftware’s CDM, OneStream, or Microsoft Dynamics 365

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 an 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Brookfield 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.