Director, Complex accounting and special projects

Intact Financial Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Up to 5 extra days off per year

Telemedicine & Wellness benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pension plan with guaranteed income

Annual bonus up to 20%

Job summary

Intact Financial Corporation in Montreal seeks a Director, Complex accounting and special projects to lead Group Accounting Policies, IFRS interpretation, and complex transactions. The role provides trusted advisory support to senior finance leaders and partners across the organization.

The successful candidate will drive policy development, ensure robust IFRS governance, and coordinate with external auditors to deliver compliant financial reporting in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Professional designation required (CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in large, complex or multinational environments with leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and application to complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group Accounting Policy function and provide senior guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Advise on major strategic initiatives including acquisitions and purchase price allocation.
• Own and enhance group accounting policies and IFRS disclosures.
• Monitor IFRS changes and ensure timely implementation.
• Drive adoption of new standards with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare technical accounting position papers for complex transactions.
• Oversee annual impairment testing for goodwill and intangibles.
• Collaborate with External Reporting to develop financial statement disclosures.
• Serve as primary contact with external auditors for technical matters.
• Build and lead a high-performing technical accounting team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Bilingual English/French

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA or equivalent

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to): 149,600 - 182,800

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 20%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Director, Complex accounting and special projects, in the Corporate Finance team who will play an important role in supporting our growth. If you are looking for a stimulating career in a dynamic and constantly evolving work environment, this position is for you.

In this senior role, the Director will provide practical leadership on Group accounting policies, IFRS interpretation, complex transactions, and related financial reporting matters across the organization. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior finance leaders and business partners, the Director will translate technical requirements into clear, business-oriented guidance that strengthens accounting governance and supports informed decision-making.

REPORTING/TEAM STRUCTURE

Reporting to the Vice-President, Group Financial Controller, the Director will lead the Group Accounting Policies function and work closely with senior finance leaders and business partners across the organization.

WORKPLACE: Montreal (2020, Robert-Bourassa), QC (Hybrid)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Group Accounting Policy function, providing senior guidance to business units and Corporate Finance on complex accounting matters and significant transactions.
• Play a key advisory role in major strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, by assessing accounting implications, advising on purchase price allocation matters, and providing practical guidance on complex accounting considerations.
• Own and continuously enhance Group accounting policies, ensuring consistent IFRS application across all entities and driving high-quality financial reporting.
• Monitor new or amended IFRS requirements, assess their impact on the Group, and provide practical guidance to support timely implementation.
• Drive adoption of new standards and accounting changes, partnering with finance leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver compliant and practical solutions.
• Prepare and review technical accounting position papers for complex transactions, ensuring conclusions are robust, audit-ready, aligned with IFRS, and reflective of the underlying business substance.
• Provide oversight of the annual goodwill and intangible assets impairment testing process, including key judgments, assumptions, documentation, and stakeholder alignment.
• Partner with External Reporting to develop clear and complete financial statement disclosures for complex transactions, key judgments/estimates, and IFRS changes, ensuring clarity, completeness, and consistency.
• Act as a primary contact with external auditors on technical accounting matters, supporting clear documentation, timely responses, and efficient resolution of audit inquiries.
• Build and lead a high-performing technical accounting team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, compensation input, and a structured learning & development plan.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Professional designation required (CPA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in large, complex and/or multinational environments, including accounting, advisory services, audit, or equivalent business experience, with demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Deep technical knowledge of IFRS and demonstrated ability to apply accounting standards to complex business transactions.
• Track record of leading or supporting the adoption and implementation of new or amended IFRS standards.
• Experience in the insurance and financial services industry is considered a strong asset.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical, judgment, and synthesis skills, with a pragmatic approach to complex matters and the ability to communicate clear technical positions to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English and French, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities and deadlines.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and engage a high-performing team.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and influence outcomes.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical judgment.

• Bilingualism (French / English) – Need to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking clientele and colleagues across the country.

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Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity‑deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer‑specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.