Director, Finance

Location

New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 4301 (BP)

Business

At Brookfield Properties, our global network and relationships are here for our tenants and partners — wherever they are in the world. Where going to work never feels routine. We integrate commercial real estate with world-class shops, restaurants, and entertainment, creating spaces where work and play don’t just coexist, but thrive. If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

We Are Brookfield Properties:

We are seeking a Director, Finance to join the Brookfield Properties Corporate team in New York. In this role, you will play a key part 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.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Oversee quarterly consolidation and financing reporting process for a subsidiary of a publicly traded company and various standalone reporting requirements

• Coordinate with finance teams across sectors to standardize deliverables and reporting metrics

• Review quarter-end accruals and other adjusting entries

• Prepare and analyze quarter –end financial and operational results

• Manage monthly/quarterly capital call and distribution process to ensure timely and accurate funding

• Coordinate and assist in 17+ standalone year-end audits and ensure timely issuance of audit opinions

• Review of deliverables prepared by third party property manager, including trial balances and liquidity analyses

• Preparation of internal management reports and presentations

• Train and develop senior accountants to execute the above, including providing constructive feedback and performance reviews

• Liaise with tax, legal, and other finance executives to address questions or troubleshoot issues through transactions or business changes

• Partner with various technology teams to automate existing processes and build out new scalable processes as data and information requirements evolve

Your Qualifications:

• CPA preferred

• Strong analytical skills

• Understanding of GAAP and IFRS and ability to research and apply such requirements to internal/external reports

• Thorough understanding of advanced accounting concepts such as foreign exchange translation, financial instruments, equity method of accounting, and consolidations

• Strategic thinker that can think outside the box, focused on efficiency and improving existing processes

• Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Excellent communication skills, can work effectively with all levels and departments within a complex organization

• Experience managing staff through large projects and tight timelines

• Demonstrated leadership ability, a team player with positive attitude and pro-active approach to work

Your Career @ Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, 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. We take pride in knowing that 70% of our employees have more than 5 years of tenure.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.

Why Brookfield Properties?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, 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: $150,000 - $165,000

Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Retirement: 401(k)

Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability

Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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