Director, Fund Finance

Brookfield Renewable U.S.•New York, NY

1d•$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 role oversees ongoing finance, reporting, and operational activities associated with Brookfield's role as investment manager, including financial reporting, valuation oversight, treasury, governance, regulatory compliance, and service provider management. The Director will also evaluate fund operations and recommend changes to align with Brookfield's operating standards and develop scalable processes. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer of Brookfield Renewable North America and is based on-site five days per week at the company's New York, NY office. The role includes leading the transition of finance and operations responsibilities from the seller to Brookfield, managing relationships with external service providers, supporting senior management with analysis and recommendations, and developing team members.

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, 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, fast-paced environment while managing changing priorities and deadlines.
Strategic thinker focused 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 and oversee recurring manager-level finance and operational 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 in coordination with external fund administrators, auditors, and other service providers.
Lead the quarterly valuation process, including oversight of valuation models and 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 for 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.