Vice President, Finance

Vice President, Finance 

Brookfield Asset Management (“BAM”) is one of the largest and fastest growing alternative asset managers in the world. We manage over $1 trillion of capital on behalf of more than 2,000 global institutional clients. We draw on our over 100-year history of owning and operating assets with a focus on renewable power & transition, infrastructure, private equity, real estate and credit to invest for value and seek to generate strong returns for our clients. We are proud of our track record of achieving strong risk-adjusted returns for our clients, partners and shareholders. BAM is publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX. 

BAM has a dynamic and strong ‘promote from within’ culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with the Attributes of a BAM Leader, which are Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. BAM is committed to the development of our people through interesting work assignments and exposure to a diverse set of businesses. 

Position Summary: 

The Vice President, Finance will join BAM’s Global Financial Reporting team with a focus on supporting the team within the financial reporting process as well as on key technical matters. Located in Downtown Toronto, the Vice President, Finance role is a highly visible position that provides a solid foundation and exposure to a progressive and dynamic career with a leading global asset management firm. The Vice President will take a leading role in assessing and concluding on key technical accounting matters across the global BAM organization as well as take on key responsibilities associated with quarterly and annual financial reporting processes and certain ad hoc special projects as they arise.  

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the analysis and resolution of complex technical accounting issues and the execution of regulatory updates, including the coordination with auditors and operating business groups 

• Take a leading role in the preparation of BAM’s consolidated financial statements and public disclosure documents on a quarterly and annual basis, specifically focused on ensuring compliance with relevant accounting guidance and related disclosures 

• Assist in the production and review of financial reporting deliverables provided to the Board and senior management 

• Support internal and external audit teams in relation to quarterly reviews, the annual audit and SOX compliance 

• Collaborate regularly with operating business groups and various BAM departments 

• Continuously look for efficiency in our processes, tools and reports and make suggestions to implement these into our framework 

• Assist as needed with due diligence related to capital market activity, ad-hoc analyses and presentations on financial and operating results, investor queries and special projects 

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Ten (10) years of progressive work experience in an accounting or auditing function 

• A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) 

• Extensive experience with SEC public company reporting requirements under US GAAP  

• Strong technical financial accounting knowledge 

• Leadership and interpersonal skills, and the willingness to always support the team 

• Highly organized and able to work in a dynamic, complex and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development 

• Knowledge of HFM, and Workiva would be an asset