Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Our Company

At Brookfield Properties, the foundation of our success is firmly rooted in our people.

Our company is comprised of experts across a range of specialties who share a goal of ensuring our properties are continuously evolving to meet the needs of our communities and stakeholders. To meet this goal, we hire visionary, entrepreneurial talent who help us innovate and enhance our business. We build collaborative teams who value integrity, creativity and diversity.

Our teams operate an iconic portfolio of irreplaceable properties within the world’s most dynamic markets. As one of the largest real estate services companies, we provide management and development expertise exclusively for properties owned by Brookfield Asset Management.

Job Description

At Brookfield Properties, our people are the foundation of our success.

The Brookfield Properties Corporate team brings together subject matter experts who lead with confidence, adaptability, and resourcefulness. The corporate group works across all sectors of Brookfield’s real estate business – including housing, logistics, hospitality, office, and retail – collaborating with our best-in-class asset managers.

Efficiency is at the core of what we do. We seek to simplify, standardize, automate, and optimize—creating smarter solutions and maximizing value across every facet of Brookfield’s business. When you join the Brookfield Properties Corporate team, you become part of a high-performing, collaborative environment where innovation and impact thrive.

DESCRIPTION: 

The Senior Corporate Accountant is a key member of the Finance team with a primary focus on risk management and compliance programs within Brookfield Properties. This role supports enterprise risk management reporting, anti-bribery and corruption program initiatives, and vendor and tenant due diligence processes to help ensure compliance and mitigate risk. The Senior Corporate Accoutant also supports SOX activities and audit coordination, working closely with internal and external auditors to maintain strong controls and assist with remediation efforts.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional who can partner effectively with colleagues across business units and corporate functions. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as this role provides critical support to stakeholders and contributes to the effective execution of risk and compliance practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk & Compliance Oversight

• Support Enterprise Risk Management reporting and engagement with business to identify and monitor key risks.
• Support Anti-Bribery & Corruption program initiatives, including risk assessments and employee training.
• Oversee annual Reaffirmation of Rights reviews and remediation for system access controls.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Entity Protocols across regions.

Due Diligence & Third-Party Risk

• Manage Vendor Due Diligence processes, including approvals, monitoring, high-risk vendor reviews, and centralization initiatives.
• Oversee Tenant Due Diligence, including automated approvals and monitoring for new and existing leases.

Audit & Controls Management

• Coordinate SOX compliance activities, including audit documentation and liaison with external/internal auditors.
• Support Internal Audit with control gap remediation, documentation, and ongoing audit reviews.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Initiatives

• Contribute to corporate initiatives focused on strategic priorities, process improvements, and financial transformation efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

SERVICE / PERSONAL SKILLS: 

• Strong critical thinking abilities with a proactive approach to identifying issues, innovating solutions, and delivering actionable insights
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences. Proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of the organization
• Exceptional time management and multitasking abilities, with a track record of managing competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Highly motivated and collaborative, with a commitment to sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and fostering a positive team environment

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in risk management, compliance, or public accounting
• Familiarity with SOX compliance, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) programs, and due diligence processes is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems such as Yardi and VTS is an asset

EDUCATION/DESIGNATIONS/LICENSES:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a professional accounting designation (CPA)

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.