Director, Fund Finance

Brookfield Renewable•New York, NY

17h•$195,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Fund Finance will lead the Finance and Operations function for a private fund investing in utility-scale battery energy storage assets across North America. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer of Brookfield Renewable North America and oversees finance, reporting, valuation, treasury, governance, regulatory compliance, and service-provider management related to Brookfield’s role as investment manager. The Director will lead the transition of finance and operational responsibilities from the seller to Brookfield, including knowledge transfer, process documentation, and implementation of Brookfield operating standards. The role also evaluates fund operations and recommends improvements to support scalable processes, stronger controls, and operational excellence. The position includes managing and developing team members, supporting senior management with analysis and recommendations, and contributing to fund performance, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives. This is an on-site position, five days per week, at the company’s New York, NY office. Salary starts at $195,000, with final compensation commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Requirements

CPA or CA designation.
7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or fund operations.
2–3 years of people leadership experience.
Strong understanding of fund accounting, financial reporting, valuations, treasury, and fund operations.
Experience managing relationships with external fund administrators, auditors, and other professional service providers.
Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel skills.
Highly analytical, with exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated leadership ability and a collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach.
Experience leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment while managing changing priorities and deadlines.
Strategic thinking, with a focus on continuous improvement, scalable processes, and operational excellence.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for business results and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Experience within private funds, infrastructure, renewable energy, or asset management environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the Fund’s finance and operations function, overseeing recurring manager-level responsibilities.
Lead the transition of finance and operational responsibilities from the seller to Brookfield, including knowledge transfer, process documentation, and implementation of Brookfield operating standards.
Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting, coordinating with external fund administrators, auditors, and other service providers.
Lead the quarterly valuation process, including oversight of valuation models, third-party valuation specialists, historical valuation support, and preparation of valuation materials for senior management.
Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity management, capital calls and distributions, cash forecasting, and other fund-level capital activities.
Oversee preparation of financial analyses, operating metrics, and reporting deliverables supporting investor communications and ongoing fund reporting.
Ensure compliance with fund governing documents, side letter obligations, regulatory reporting requirements (including SFDR and Annex IV, as applicable), and internal governance standards.
Lead the annual audit process and coordinate tax reporting deliverables with external service providers.
Maintain oversight of the Fund’s operating calendar, recurring deliverables, and governance processes, including Board and manager approvals.
Manage relationships with external fund administrators, auditors, valuation specialists, tax advisors, legal counsel, and other professional service providers.
Review and prepare analyses, presentations, and recommendations for senior management supporting fund performance, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement across the Fund’s operating platform by enhancing reporting, strengthening internal controls, and implementing scalable operating procedures.
Mentor and develop team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Support ad hoc analyses, presentations, and special projects relating to fund financial and operational performance.