At a Glance
- Tasks: Dive into diverse accounting functions and tackle real-world challenges in renewable energy.
- Company: Join Brookfield Renewable, a leader in sustainable energy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and career development while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a modern workspace with wellness amenities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be part of a purpose-driven team making a real impact on the planet's future.
- Qualifications: Third-year students pursuing CPA designation with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 $ per year.
About Us
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 $145 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 47,000 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 Us
At 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.
About the Role
The Student, CPA Program is a dynamic role designed for an ambitious professional looking to build a solid foundation in accounting and finance across a large-scale, complex operating platform. CPA students represent the future of our organization and our next generation of leaders. We are looking for an analytical, curious, and proactive individual who takes genuine ownership, embraces complex problem-solving, and brings a continuous-improvement mindset to every challenge.
In this role, you will gain hands-on exposure to diverse accounting functions, drive modern workflow automation, and collaborate directly with experienced leaders. Continuing after graduation from university, you will be backed by comprehensive CPA practical experience support, structured mentorship, and dedicated career development resources with one of the Big 4 firms to ensure you thrive both in your designation journey and your long-term leadership trajectory.
Brookfield Renewable provides a PPR for practical experience, joining over 500 employers across Ontario in supporting the training of future CPA leaders. We are looking for third-year students (only) committed to pursuing their CPA designation in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
- Financial Reporting & Lender Relations: Gain exposure in preparing financial statements, ensuring regulatory and financing agreement compliance, and maintaining relationships with lenders, tax-equity partners, and joint-venture partners.
- Consolidations: Gain direct exposure to some of Brookfield Renewable's most unique and exciting new transactions by working directly with Brookfield's 20 platforms and portfolio companies.
- Accounting: Gain exposure to the world of accounting transactions and implementation of accounting policies relating to our North American portfolios.
- Taxation: Gain exposure to Brookfield Renewable's global tax function by supporting tax compliance, reporting, planning, and transaction-related matters across the business.
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Gain exposure to preparing analyses of key performance indicators specific to the renewable energy industry.
Knowledge and Experience Required
- Working towards completing an undergraduate degree and pre-requisites to enter the CPA Professional Education Program.
- Demonstrated leadership and initiative through relevant classes and project work, past employment, case competitions, or volunteer activities.
- Excellent business acumen, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Understanding and willingness to embrace Brookfield Renewable's core values.
Application Information
Applications must include a transcript, cover letter (one letter-sized page or less), and a resume (two letter-sized pages or less) in ONE PDF document. The cover letter should outline 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.
Start Date: January, 2027
Working here, you will enjoy:
- Your goals are a priority.
- We thrive on the challenge to be our best and progressive thinking to keep growing.
- Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative.
- 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.
CPA Student, Tax in Gatineau employer: Brookfield Asset Management Inc
Brookfield is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of excellence and collaboration in the heart of Toronto. As a Manager of Financial Reporting, you will benefit from a dynamic work environment that prioritizes employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and strategic projects. With a commitment to innovation and compliance, Brookfield offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside industry leaders.
Contact Details:
Brookfield Asset Management Inc Recruitment Team
