Accounting & Compliance Manager

Hub International; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Licensing support

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

Life and disability plans

Job summary

HUB International is seeking an Accounting & Compliance Manager to lead the accounting and controls functions within the HUB Financial Center. You will guide a team of professionals, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive process improvements across close activities, reconciliations, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX, CPA designation, and 5+ years of leadership in a fast-paced environment. Travel is <5%, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years leading teams in dynamic environments.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and internal controls.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication for varied audiences.
• High accuracy with strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Generative AI.
• Travel may be required (<5%).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounting & Compliance team; set performance expectations.
• Oversee month/quarter/year close; ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
• Manage reconciliations and journal entries; maintain balance sheet integrity.
• Support SOX compliance, audits, and internal control documentation.
• Drive process improvements; partner with IT on system changes.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Planning & coordination

Communication

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Generative AI

Travel (<5%)

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

BlackLine

Applied Epic

BenefitPoint

Job description

A path for every ambition. At HUB, we believe the best work happens when people are given real space to grow and then given the autonomy to exercise it. We power progress and protect ambition: for the clients who count on us, and equally for the people who make that possible every day. We’re creative thinkers and determined doers, guided by values that show up in how we work together: with empathy, adaptability, accountability and a genuine commitment to one another’s success. We foster bold ideas, celebrate curiosity and share what we know. Because when people grow, the work they do grows with them. Our purpose is deeply human: to help people navigate the world on their terms, at their speed, toward their future. We hold that same commitment to the people building careers here. Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, you’ll find the resources to evolve, the support to take on more and a team ready to back you at every stage. Your ambition has a home here.

A path for every ambition. At HUB, we believe the best work happens when people are given real space to grow and then given the autonomy to exercise it. We power progress and protect ambition: for the clients who count on us, and equally for the people who make that possible every day. We’re creative thinkers and determined doers, guided by values that show up in how we work together: with empathy, adaptability, accountability and a genuine commitment to one another’s success. We foster bold ideas, celebrate curiosity and share what we know. Because when people grow, the work they do grows with them. Our purpose is deeply human: to help people navigate the world on their terms, at their speed, toward their future. We hold that same commitment to the people building careers here. Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, you’ll find the resources to evolve, the support to take on more and a team ready to back you at every stage. Your ambition has a home here.

About the Position

The Accounting & Compliance Manager leads a team of accounting professionals responsible for supporting insurance brokerage and enterprise accounting operations within the HUB Financial Center (HFC). This role provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting processes, including period-end close activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance requirements. The Manager partners closely with stakeholders to drive operational excellence, strengthen internal controls, support audit and regulatory requirements, and identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation. Through effective leadership and team development, this role fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence. A strong commitment to professional development is essential, with a focus on developing themselves and the team to support our collective success and that of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

People Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate team members and Supervisors, setting clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Develop and coach current and future leaders within A&C to build leadership capability and bench strength across the team.
• Establish, monitor, and report department performance metrics.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, and IT.
• Collaborate with other HFC leaders to drive overall success of our shared services center.

Close & Financial Reporting

• Ensure the team’s accounting complies with US GAAP and HUB’s accounting policies and procedures, and resolve or elevate exceptions.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for assigned entities and processes across the GL, broker management, and any acquired systems, as applicable, driving quality through account substantiation, balance sheet review, and variance analysis.
• Manage the timely and accurate preparation, review, and approval of reconciliations and journal entries for assigned accounts, entities, and processes.
• Support the accounting conversion of acquired entities from acquisition systems into HUB’s broker management and GL systems.

Compliance, Audit & Internal Controls

• Serve as control owner of multiple SOX controls, including timely performance, documented review, and evidence retention.
• Partner with the Internal Controls & SOX Compliance team to support the control environment.
• Work with Internal Audit and external auditors on control assessments, deficiency evaluation, and management responses, and lead coordination of audit requests across teams.
• Maintain process documentation aligned with control requirements, and ensure team members understand their control responsibilities, including segregation of duties.
• Ensure the team meets applicable regulatory requirements for assigned processes.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and lead opportunities to improve processes, automate manual work, and drive innovation within the team.
• Partner with IT and functional system owners so that accounting and control requirements are considered in system implementations, upgrades, and configuration changes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in the accounting field.
• 5+ years of team leadership experience, including setting a clear vision and developing teams in dynamic environments.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls.
• Strong planning and coordination skills, with the initiative to drive priorities forward and balance competing stakeholder needs in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust messaging for varied audiences and drive alignment across teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and expertise in utilizing Generative AI.
• Flexibility of work hours during peak times; travel may be required (<5%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in insurance, financial services, or brokerage.
• Experience with managing one or more of the following: shared-service accounting centers, offshore delivery models, cross-border teams, fixed and intangible assets, M&A accounting/finance, insurance accounting, audit coordination.
• Experience with ERP and reconciliation tools (e.g., Oracle Fusion, BlackLine) and broker management systems (e.g., Applied Epic, BenefitPoint).

Education Requirements

• CPA designation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Pay Transparency

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level.

What we offer you

We invest in your growth. HUB offers structured training, licensing support, and ongoing development opportunities designed to accelerate your career. Benefits and programs vary based on employment status, role, location, and applicable eligibility requirements. Competitive pay with comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, and company-paid life and disability plans Generous paid time off, paid parental leave and a wellbeing program designed to support real work/life balance A collaborative, high-performing culture with meaningful engagement, community impact through HUB Gives and genuine room to grow your career

The HUB difference

HUB International is one of North America’s largest insurance brokers, delivering risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management solutions to businesses and individuals across the United States and Canada — through locally led teams backed by national expertise, giving you the agility of a local partner and the reach of a global organization.

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