Director, Controllership & Treasury

Job description

Location Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street Business - Credit Brookfield Credit manages approximately $305 billion of assets globally, focused on a broad range of private credit investment strategies, including infrastructure and renewable credit, real estate, asset backed, and corporate credit. Return profiles span investment grade, sub-investment grade, and opportunistic. The business combines Brookfield’s substantial credit history with strategic partners, including Oaktree Capital Management, Castlelake, LCM Partners, 17Capital, and Primary Wave Music. As one of the world’s largest and most experienced credit managers globally, we deliver flexible, specialized capital solutions to borrowers, and attractive risk-adjusted returns to our investors Brookfield Culture 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. Job Description Position Summary Brookfield Credit is seeking a Director, Controllership and Treasury to oversee controllership, treasury operations, financial consolidations, and operational accounting across the credit platform. The role is responsible for overseeing financial reporting and consolidations, preparing technical accounting memoranda, strengthening internal controls, supporting management reporting, leading treasury activities, and driving operational excellence across the finance organization. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires an entrepreneurial mindset. The successful candidate will play a key role in building a solid foundation for Brookfield Credit's finance operations by establishing scalable processes, developing best practices, and implementing appropriate controls in an environment where many procedures continue to evolve. The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, comfortable working through ambiguity, and capable of independently identifying issues, developing solutions, and executing strategic and operational initiatives. Controllership, Financial Reporting & Consolidation Provide guidance to the controllership team for quarter-end and annual financial close across multiple legal entities. Oversee the preparation and review of financial consolidations, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments. Prepare financial analysis, management reporting, and presentation materials to support senior leadership's decision-making and strategic initiatives. Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with Brookfield accounting policies and applicable accounting standards (IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP). Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support audit requests. Lead initiatives to improve financial reporting, consolidation processes, and operational effectiveness. Participate in special projects, strategic initiatives, and ad hoc analyses in support of evolving business priorities. Technical Accounting Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting significant transactions. Evaluate accounting implications of investments, restructurings, acquisitions, dispositions, and treasury activities. Treasury Operations Oversee day-to-day treasury operations for Brookfield Credit entities Manage banking relationships, account administration, payment approvals, cash positioning, and liquidity management. Review and approve wire transfers and treasury transactions in accordance with internal control policies. Coordinate funding activities, capital calls, distributions, and intercompany cash movements. Develop and implement best practices for treasury operations to improve efficiency, scalability, and control. Accounts Payable Oversight Serve as an escalation point for complex Accounts Payable issues and payment exceptions. Partner with AP teams and business stakeholders to resolve vendor inquiries, payment delays, banking issues, and operational challenges. Monitor outstanding items and drive timely resolution of aged transactions. Identify opportunities to streamline AP workflows and strengthen operational controls. Systems, Process Improvement & Microsoft Dynamics Act as a business owner for Microsoft Dynamics Finance processes related to treasury, accounts payable, and controllership. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve system utilization. Leadership, Training & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop members of the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Develop and deliver training on treasury operations, financial close, internal controls, and Microsoft Dynamics best practices. Desired Experience & Attributes CPA, CA (or equivalent) preferred; degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. 8–15+ years of progressive experience in treasury, controllership, accounting, or finance, preferably within asset management, private credit, or financial services. Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment with limited established processes. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Estimated Compensation: $ 150,000 - $ 170,000 Position Opening Reason: New Position Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe, respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. As part of this commitment, we provide barrier-free and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and applicable human rights legislation. If you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.