Senior Analyst, Finance in Toronto

Location: Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

We Are Brookfield: At Brookfield, our people are the foundation of our success. The Real Estate Corporate Operations (Corporate) team brings together specialists across functions including finance, human resources, technology, and other shared services that support Brookfield’s real estate operating businesses. Working across sectors – including office, logistics, hospitality, housing, and retail – the Corporate team partners closely with business leaders and asset managers to drive operational expertise and deliver long-term value. The Corporate team is focused on efficiency and driven by data. We seek to simplify, standardize, automate, and optimize. Joining the Corporate team means contributing to initiatives that have broad impact across one of the world’s leading real estate platforms and collaborating with high-performance colleagues in a team-oriented environment.

We are seeking a new Senior Analyst, Finance to join Brookfield in Toronto, ON. In this role, you will play a key role in inspiring change and continual improvement. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you.

The Senior Analyst, Finance will be part of the real estate management team providing multiple services tailored to drive optimal returns from investments made by Brookfield sponsored Funds in the Office, Industrial, Multifamily, Senior Housing, Self-Storage, and other sectors. This is an ideal role for candidates that thrive in a fast-paced environment and have an interest in learning about different sectors in real estate. The role is based in Toronto and would also liaise with various teams within Brookfield and across functions.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Onboard and offboard investments – including review of organizational structures, review of fund flow in close coordination with tax, open bank accounts, review loan agreements, review cash management agreements, review closing statements, purchase price allocations, onboard third-party property managers, etc.
• Prepare various financial information and analytics to ensure accuracy of reporting as well as optimal performance.
• Prepare materials for valuation meeting, board meeting and quarterly results meeting.
• Prepare financial and management reporting to ensure accuracy and analyze return goals (IRR, MOC, TWR).
• Ensure lender compliance, REIT compliance, statutory compliance, governance & control testing, etc.
• Prepare investor capital calls and distributions.
• Monitor liquidity and assess capital needs for the business.
• Prepare financial statements and investor reporting prepared in accordance with US GAAP – Investment Company Accounting and IFRS.
• Prepare quarterly reporting deliverables, including board meeting materials.
• Assist with the external audit and tax reporting process with big 4 firms.
• Assist with process & system enhancements with focus on scalability for future growth and improving efficiency.
• Assist as needed with due diligence related to refinancing, dispositions, development and re-development.
• Assist and liaise with tax consultant, as necessary for real estate tax reassessment and appeals.

Your Qualifications:

• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA preferred) with at least 3 years of progressive work experience with a mix of public accounting and industry experience.
• Superior communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; able to interact professionally with various levels of internal & external stakeholders.
• Exceptionally organized, self-motivated and proactive, with proven ability to prioritize and deliver results independently, while working together with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in accounting / consolidation systems (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics, Yardi, JD Edwards, Hyperion, Cognos TM1, SQL, OneStream, etc.) and adaptability with learning new applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in real estate or working experience in industry is preferred, an understanding of financial markets and having an interest in real estate is also a plus.

Your Career @ Brookfield:

At Brookfield, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.

Why Brookfield?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as Group RRSP plan, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Type: Exempt
Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
Annual Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000

Brookfield is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment. We may use AI to assist in our search to identify the best candidate. We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.