Assistant Director, Operational Accounting

ia; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Employee share purchase

Job summary

IA Financial Group seeks an Assistant Director, Operational Accounting to oversee daily accounting activities, strengthen controls, and lead a team in a French-speaking, hybrid Canada-based environment. You will review journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses, ensuring accurate banking, accounts payable, and premium collections processing.

This role requires CPA, 12+ years in operational accounting, and hands-on leadership to drive continuous improvement and collaborate with actuarial and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration required.
• CPA designation required or pursued with significant experience.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in operational accounting and oversight.
• Demonstrated people management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS, auditing, and taxation.
• Experience in the insurance/reinsurance sector is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle ERP is an asset.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the accounting team to deliver quality financial reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate banking, accounts payable, and premium collections processing.
• Plan and coordinate workload to meet month-, quarter-, and year-end deadlines.
• Act as primary banking liaison, manage relationships and day-to-day banking matters.
• Manage cash flow and support accounting for multiple iA Financial Group entities.
• Coordinate with actuarial, tax, and operations teams for compliant treatments.
• Lead internal controls implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

IFRS knowledge

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

CPA designation

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Build the future with us

Are you passionate about operational accounting and looking to exercise hands-on leadership rooted in day-to-day activities? Do you enjoy developing an in-depth understanding of processes, challenging existing practices, and mobilizing teams around rigorous and sustainable ways of working?

As Assistant Director, Operational Accounting , you will oversee the execution and reliability of daily accounting activities. You will contribute to strengthening internal controls, maintaining sound documentation practices, and continuously improving the processes that support financial statement preparation and financial disclosure for iA Auto and Home and Prysm.

This role is a great opportunity to leverage your accounting expertise and hands-on leadership within a committed team where rigor, collaboration, and operational efficiency are key.

What you will accomplish with us

• Act as an operational leader within the accounting team by supporting, coaching, and developing team members under your responsibility;
• Maintain active involvement in day-to-day accounting operations, including the review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses;
• Ensure the quality and reliability of transactions and accounting entries related to banking activities, accounts payable, and premium collections;
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate the team's work to meet tight month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deadlines, which may require increased flexibility during these periods;
• Act as the lead contact with our banking institution, maintain a strong business relationship, and manage complex day-to-day banking matters;
• Manage and optimize cash flow;
• Act as the accounting lead for another iA Financial Group subsidiary, iA Advantages, Property and Casualty Insurance Inc., including accounting reviews and operational support;
• Review supporting documentation, responses, and reconciliations prepared by the team, and manage technical matters related to external audits as well as regulatory and internal requests;
• Oversee the implementation, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of internal controls and ensure their rigorous application;
• Lead and structure continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, the quality and reliability of transactions and accounting entries, and risk reduction;
• Actively participate in meetings related to the implementation of new products or partnerships, or changes to existing ones, representing the operational accounting function;
• Work closely with internal partners, including actuarial, operations, tax, and corporate teams, to ensure sound accounting and operational treatments;
• Act as a change agent within the team, foster adoption of new practices, and support smooth transitions.

What could accelerate your success in this role

• Holds a bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration with a concentration in accounting;
• Holds the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation;
• Has a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in operational accounting, including the review and oversight of accounting activities;
• Has demonstrated people management experience;
• Has excellent knowledge of IFRS standards, auditing, taxation, and taxes;
• Has experience in the insurance and/or reinsurance industry, which is considered a significant asset;
• Has in-depth knowledge of Oracle ERP, considered an asset;
• Has excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and is highly comfortable using the Microsoft suite;
• Demonstrates hands-on leadership, patience, professional judgment, a strong sense of ownership, and intellectual curiosity;
• Is able to remain highly involved in day-to-day operations while maintaining a structured perspective focused on continuous improvement;
• Demonstrates the ability to mobilize a team, support change, and maintain high standards of quality and rigor;
• Has a very advanced level of proficiency in French, as the team is French-speaking and day-to-day work and communications are conducted in French;
• Has an intermediate level of proficiency in English, as the incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate with English-speaking suppliers and teams on a regular basis.

Why you'll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development come together with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• Artificial intelligence made accessible to everyone, helping increase personal effectiveness and support the organization's growth;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone's potential can be expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive benefits

• Flexible group insurance;
• Competitive pension plan;
• Employee share purch