Associate, Finance (1 Year Contract)

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Job Description

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. Brookfield Properties develops and operates real estate investments on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. From office to retail, logistics to multifamily, and hospitality to development, we work across sectors to bring high-quality, sustainable real estate to life around the globe every day.

We are seeking an Associate on our Regional FP&A team for the North America Office portfolio, reporting to the Director, Finance & Accounting. This role will be responsible for delivering comprehensive financial forecasts, analyses, and strategic insights to support corporate planning, investment evaluation, and operational decision-making across a diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally while communicating complex financial data in a clear and actionable manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets, discounted cash flows and valuation projections for corporate business plan
• Support the monthly and quarterly IFRS financial statement forecasting
• Prepare quarterly leasing forecast, which includes updates of actual leasing activity, forecasted leasing assumptions, and early tenant expirations
• Prepare financial analysis, market analysis and board presentations for management review
• Work closely with the accounting team during monthly close cycles to ensure accuracy
• Coordinate with asset management, lease administration, corporate services, marketing, and investor relations to gather inputs and support forecasting and reporting processes
• Perform ad-hoc projects and financial analysis for management as needed
• Convey analytical insights and outcomes through clear, structured narratives
• Analyze cash flow projection reports for existing properties
• Support the advancement of strategic business objectives across a diversified portfolio of investments at varying stages of development

QUALIFICATIONS

SERVICE / PERSONAL SKILLS: 

• Accrual and/or financial statement experience required
• Familiarity with Yardi preferred
• Ability to work in a fact-paced environment, juggling multiple deadlines
• Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development
• Ability to handle large volume of work; good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
• Ability to quickly learn new analytic and reporting systems
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years experience in accounting, ideally in the real estate industry

EDUCATION/DESIGNATIONS/LICENSES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred

Position Opening Reason:

New Position We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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