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Vice President, Finance

Calgary, AB
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Extended medical, dental, vision benefits day 1
RRSP contributions start day 1
Paid parental leave

About the role

Location

Calgary - 4906 Richard Road SW

Business

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.

As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Overview:

Reporting directly to the EVP & Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President, Finance will lead core corporate finance and accounting functions across financial reporting, financial planning & analysis (strategic business planning), treasury and cash management and compliance. This role serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, overseeing financial governance, liquidity management, financial reporting integrity, and operational controls across the platform.

The Vice President, Finance will provide leadership and mentorship to the finance & accounting team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and strategy partnership. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with operational teams, Investments, Asset Management, Legal, Tax, and external stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, manage financial risk, and drive operational excellence across the organization

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

  • Oversee team structure (develop a multi-functional finance & accounting team across reporting, planning, treasury and compliance functions), workload prioritization, performance management, and professional development
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
  • Drive cross-functional coordination on finance-related initiatives and process improvements and identify opportunities to improve scalability, efficiency, and consistency across finance functions
  • Partner closely with Investments, Asset Management, Legal, Tax, and operational teams on strategic initiatives and transactions including acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, and new investment structures from a finance and governance perspective

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes across consolidated entities
  • Review MD&A, financial statements, management reporting packages & dashboards, and covenant calculations to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, reporting requirements and internal policies
  • Provide guidance and assess financial reporting implications on complex accounting matters, financing transactions, and joint venture structures
  • Oversee audit processes and manage relationships with external auditors
  • Support integration of new portfolios, investments, reporting structures and systems to enhance finance operations and efficiencies

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Oversee annual business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly guidance processes, including corporate G&A planning and executive-level financial analysis
  • Provide strategic financial analysis and insights to support decision-making across the business
  • Review and enhance financial models, reporting tools, and planning processes
  • Support preparation of presentations and materials for senior leadership, lenders, and external stakeholders
  • Support capital planning initiatives, including bond offerings, lender presentations, bondholder communications, liquidity assessments and covenant capacity

Treasury & Cash Management

  • Oversee treasury, cash management, forecasting, financing activities, and capital planning across the platform, including credit facilities and covenant monitoring
  • Manage key banking and surety relationships and support ongoing treasury operational requirements including the oversight of letters of credits, surety bond programs and other credit support arrangements
  • Lead interactions with rating agencies, including annual reviews, financial submissions, and ongoing communications
  • Drive treasury-related initiatives, including banking structure optimization, fraud prevention controls, and treasury process improvements
  • Provide strategic oversight of capital call processes and major cash movements across the platform

Compliance & Internal Audit

  • Oversee the Compliance and Internal Audit functions across the platform
  • Ensure adherence to internal policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead development, execution and review findings of internal control issues, internal audit plans and risk assessments
  • Strengthen internal control frameworks and enterprise risk management practices
  • Support compliance reporting and governance updates for senior leadership

What You'll Bring:

  • CPA or equivalent professional designation required
  • 10–15+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibilities
  • Experience in real estate, private equity, or asset management strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of treasury management, capital markets, financial reporting, and governance frameworks
  • Experience managing complex financing structures, covenant compliance, and joint venture arrangements
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Strategic and commercial mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast‑paced environments
  • Strong leadership and organizational capabilities
  • High degree of ownership and accountability
  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution
  • Strong judgment and decision‑making capabilities

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation and total rewards package
  • Excellent extended medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning day 1
  • RRSP program, contributions begin on day 1
  • Career development programs
  • Paid Volunteer Hours
  • Paid parental leave
  • Family planning assistance, including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options
  • Wellness and mental health resources
  • Pet insurance offering
  • A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity & Community!

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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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