Director, Finance

Brookfield Properties•New York, NY

11d•$170,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

BGRE creates the premier offices the world’s most ambitious businesses thrive in – shaped by the spirit of hospitality, operating expertise, and tenant experience needed to compete at the front. We are seeking a Director to lead our Regional FP&A team for the North America Office portfolio, reporting to the Vice President, Finance. This role will drive consolidation and financial strategy across North America to support executive decision-making, while remaining involved in the details to contribute directly to forecasting and budgeting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
8–10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
Experience working in commercial office real estate preferred.
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
Deep understanding of corporate finance, accounting principles, and strategic planning
Proven ability to present complex financial information to senior executives and non-financial stakeholders.
Experience with financial systems such as Yardi Voyage
Experience leading the adoption of AI-enabled tools and workflows to improve financial planning, reporting, and operational efficiency
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible and dynamic as the business moves and changes are made
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a small team

Responsibilities

Oversee the regional FP&A team of 3-5 employees in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Own, manage and lead the strategic planning for the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning, as well as discounted cash flows and valuations projections
Oversee the development and evolution of comprehensive dynamic financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis
Manage and provide strategic oversight to the monthly and quarterly IFRS financial statement forecasting
Oversee the quarterly leasing forecast, which includes updates of actual leasing activity, forecasted leasing assumptions, and early tenant expirations
Partner with department heads and business units to align financial goals with operational objectives and provide them with necessary information for business functions
Prepare, review and present financial presentations and reporting packages for upper management and investors, at various ownership levels
Champion enhancements and continuous improvements in financial systems, tools, and processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Oversee coordination with the accounting team during monthly close cycles to review results, investigate variances and ensure accurate financial reporting
Lead cross-functional collaboration across asset management, lease administration, corporate services, marketing, and investor relations
Oversee and add strategic insights to special or ad-hoc projects and financial analysis for management as needed
Oversee and conduct comprehensive evaluations of investment performance and returns
Strategically manage cash flow and equity allocations across designated investment portfolios
Advance strategic business objectives across a diversified portfolio of investments at varying stages of development
Provide input on current and future staffing needs to Vice President, Finance to support operational demands
Actively coach and develop direct reports, providing real-time feedback and structured growth plans that empower the team to deliver high-impact financial narratives
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture through regular feedback, coaching, and performance management practices