Director of Finance – hybrid

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners seeks a Director of Finance to lead the finance team in Toronto. The role ensures accurate, timely financial information, strong internal controls, and broad exposure across departments.

Reporting to the CFO, you will influence strategic decisions within an established, values-driven organization. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial statements, regulatory filings, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, while liaising with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years’ post-designation or relevant work experience.
• Financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, and managerial experience required.
• Insurance industry experience preferred, ideally property & casualty.
• Technical accounting knowledge of IFRS 17.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, along with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial statement review and analysis.
• Ensure regulatory filings and tax compliance.
• Manage cash flow and the annual budgeting process.
• Lead forecasting activities and financial planning.
• Maintain internal controls and liaise with external auditors.
• Collaborate with actuarial, executives and other departments.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial planning & analysis

People management

Regulatory & tax compliance

IFRS 17 knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Job description

Are you looking for a role with a recognized and acknowledged industry leader? Our insurance industry client in the downtown core is currently recruiting a Director of Finance. The Director of Finance leads the finance team and is responsible for ensuring financial information is accurate and timely. This role is broad in scope and will provide exposure and visibility to several areas. This is a professional yet family-oriented organization with a collaborative and supportive leadership team. The work environment is very positive with a focus on team and ensuring its employees are recognized and valued.

Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Finance is responsible for leading the finance team. This role is responsible for ensuring financial information is prepared accurately and on a timely basis, and that appropriate internal controls are in place. Key responsibilities include financial statement review and analysis, regulatory review and filings, cash flow management, annual budgeting process, forecasting, and tax compliance. The role liaises with external auditors, regulators, tax authorities, bank contacts and internal audit (outsourced). Internally the role interacts with the finance team, actuarial, executive management, and other departments as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years’ post-designation or relevant work experience
• Financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, and managerial experience required
• Insurance industry experience preferred, ideally property & casualty
• Technical accounting knowledge of IFRS 17
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, along with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and quickly adapt to shifting priorities
• Strong people management, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to convey technical information to a wide range of audiences
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains or similar accounting system is an asset

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.