Work Location: National Capital Region (Gatineau/Ottawa)
Reference Number: 08-BEMI-01

This position, reporting to the Controller of Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc. (BEMI), offers an exciting opportunity to specialize in one of the newest and most challenging areas of accounting. The incumbent will prepare, review and analyse financial information relating to Brookfield Power activities, with an emphasis on the recording and monitoring of financial instruments related to hedge accounting transactions.

More specifically, the Assistant Controller will have the following responsibilities:

• Accounting and monitoring of financial instruments and hedging transactions under both FAS 133 and CICA Section 3855 and 3865;
• Managing appropriate accounting controls in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley;
• Preparing and coordinating the month end and year end audit files;
• Participating in the development and maintenance of internal controls;
• Assisting other Brookfield Power Controllers regarding revenue recognition;
• Researching and drafting accounting position memos for complex transactions;
• Assisting the Controller in managing financial systems and with special projects.

• Chartered accountant (CA) designation;
• 3 - 5 years experience including experience in preparing financial statements;
• Experience with financial instruments and hedge accounting would be an asset;
• Strong analytical capabilities;
• Quality oriented and able to meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent team player;
• Solid written and verbal communication skills;
• Working knowledge of French is an asset;
• Knowledge of Great Plains software package would be an asset.