Senior Accountant

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Brookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $268 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets.

We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real‑estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long‑term focus and whose values align with our attributes of a Brookfield Leader: entrepreneurial, collaborative and disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

The Senior Accountant will be part of Brookfield Property Partners (BPY) Corporate team and will report to the Manager, Finance. Located in our head office in Downtown Toronto, the role provides a solid foundation and exposure to a progressive and dynamic career with a leading global asset management firm. The Senior Accountant will maintain the accounting records of the BPY Corporate team, work with various internal stakeholders and teams to identify and implement key improvement opportunities, and/or provide leadership and mentorship to a team of corporate accountants and interns.

• Assist in the preparation and review of the corporate quarterly reporting pack submitted to the consolidation team, which includes BPY Corporate’s financial statements and support for note disclosures.
• Oversee the inventory of derivative hedge contracts across various legal entities, analyze the impact on the financial statements, liaise with capital markets team, prepare the quarterly journal entries, and analyze against comparative periods to identify variances and anomalies.
• Prepare and review non‑audited legal entity financial statements submitted on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare and review supporting note schedules to support the BPY public audited financial statements and MD&A.
• Prepare and review the quarterly forecast for activity related to derivatives.
• Collaborate regularly with other finance teams and other departments (tax, legal, treasury) globally on transactions.
• Prepare and review monthly close processes including corporate accounting entries, period‑end accruals and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external reporting audits and assist with ad‑hoc requests as required.
• Support monthly financial close cycles and identify opportunities to implement practical changes to drive improvements and efficiencies.
• Produce key metrics and data analysis to support closing of transactions and deals.
• Assist in the preparation of various analyses and reports for senior management to support their business decision‑making.
• Assist with other accounting related projects and functions as required.

• CPA designation.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years accounting experience in an accounting or financial analyst function.
• Experience with MS Dynamics and One Stream desired, but not required.
• Strong financial experience, including advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinker who works well in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work with changing priorities, meet deadlines, prioritize well and work under pressure and independently.
• Self‑motivated and pro‑active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development.
• Demonstrates flexibility and strong supportive teamwork as well as a professional and positive can‑do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a positive work environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code‑protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.