Finance Director

Aston Carter; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Finance Director in Toronto to lead financial reporting, regulatory filings, and FP&A within a transformation-led finance function. The role oversees month-end close, IFRS 17 implementation, and executive reporting in a collaborative, high-visibility environment.

The successful candidate will mentor a small team, drive process improvements, ensure audit readiness, and partner with CFO-level stakeholders on strategic initiatives, ERP and system enhancements, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial reporting, including preparation and review of financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Strong background in month-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed variance analysis and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Experience with regulatory reporting, particularly OSFI reporting requirements.
• Hands-on experience with IFRS 17 and related technical accounting and process implications.
• Audit experience, including supporting internal and external audits.
• Proficiency with ERP and finance systems, including SAP, Oracle, and Sun Accounting.
• Leadership experience in a finance function, with the ability to work in a small, highly visible team.
• Knowledge of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance financial and regulatory requirements.
• Track record of partnering with senior finance leadership, including CFO-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations and communicate findings to leadership.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits and audits inquiries.
• Oversee regulatory reporting activities, including OSFI filings.
• Prepare reporting schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Review regulatory filings to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Support finance transformation initiatives, focusing on IFRS 17 processes.
• Participate in testing and validation for new finance processes and systems.
• Contribute to finance systems and process improvements, including ERP implementations.
• Lead or support FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Develop financial models and analytical reporting for decision-making.
• Perform variance analysis with executive explanations.
• Deliver executive reporting and presentations summarizing performance and forecasts.
• Provide technical accounting guidance including IFRS 17.
• Collaborate with accounting, reporting, FP&A, and project teams.
• Demonstrate leadership in a small finance team.
• Adapt to changing priorities and communicate across the organization.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

FP&A

IFRS 17

Regulatory reporting

Audit support

ERP systems

Leadership in finance

Variance analysis

Executive reporting

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Sun Accounting

Job description

Job Title: Finance DirectorJob Description

The Finance Director leads core financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and FP&A activities while playing a key role in ongoing finance transformation initiatives. This role oversees month-end close, prepares and reviews financial statements and management reporting, and ensures audit-ready documentation and regulatory compliance. The Finance Director also supports IFRS 17 implementation, systems and process improvements, and provides strategic financial analysis and executive reporting in a collaborative, highly visible finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Analyze balance sheet and income statement fluctuations to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate findings to leadership.

• Prepare financial statements and comprehensive management reporting packages for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Maintain audit-ready supporting documentation for all financial reporting activities and ensure strong internal controls.

• Support internal and external audit requirements, including preparation of audit materials and responding to audit inquiries.

• Oversee and support regulatory reporting activities, including OSFI and other regulatory filings.

• Prepare reporting schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for regulatory submissions.

• Review regulatory filings to ensure reporting accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.

• Support finance transformation initiatives, with a particular focus on IFRS 17-related process enhancements and implementation activities.

• Participate in testing, controls validation, data verification, and user acceptance testing for new and enhanced finance processes and systems.

• Contribute to finance systems and process improvement initiatives, including ERP, reporting, and finance system implementations and integrations.

• Lead or support FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

• Develop financial models and analytical reporting to support decision-making and strategic planning.

• Perform variance analysis on financial results and provide clear, insightful explanations for executive reporting.

• Prepare and deliver executive reporting and presentations that summarize financial performance, forecasts, and key insights.

• Provide technical accounting guidance, including gap analysis and interpretation of complex accounting standards such as IFRS 17.

• Collaborate closely with accounting, reporting, FP&A, and project teams to drive results and support enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Demonstrate leadership within a small, highly visible finance team, contributing across multiple areas of finance as needed.

• Adapt to changing priorities and work independently while maintaining strong communication and collaboration across the organization.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in financial reporting, including preparation and review of financial statements and management reporting packages.

• Strong background in month-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

• Expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed variance analysis and provide clear, actionable insights.

• Experience with regulatory reporting, particularly OSFI reporting requirements.

• Hands-on experience with IFRS 17 and related technical accounting and process implications.

• Strong technical accounting skills, including closing and reporting and gap analysis.

• Experience supporting finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.

• Proficiency with ERP and finance systems, including SAP, Oracle, and Sun Accounting.

• Leadership experience in a finance function, with the ability to work in a small, highly visible team.

• Knowledge of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance financial and regulatory requirements.

• Audit experience, including supporting internal and external audits.

• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to executives and stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPA designation.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

• Experience working within Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance organizations.

• Hands-on experience with SAP, Oracle, and Sun Accounting systems.

• background in audit, either in public accounting or corporate audit functions.

• Experience with integration projects and enterprise-wide system implementations.

• Proven ability to support finance transformation initiatives and process improvements.

• Comfort operating in a hands-on environment and contributing across accounting, reporting, FP&A, and strategic projects.

• Ability to navigate changing priorities and work independently while maintaining strong collaboration.

• Track record of partnering with senior finance leadership, including CFO-level stakeholders.

Work Environment

This role operates within a small, collaborative, and highly visible finance team where professionals work closely with the CFO and finance leadership. The culture is hands-on, with a strong emphasis on adaptability, clear communication, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves wherever support is needed. The position follows a hybrid work model, with a company policy of three days per week in the office and a standard 37.5-hour workweek. The office is located in Toronto and provides exposure to major finance transformation initiatives, including IFRS 17 implementation, ERP and reporting system enhancements, and enterprise-wide process improvements. Team members partner across accounting, reporting, FP&A, and project teams, gaining broad experience in financial reporting, accounting, FP&A, and strategic projects within a dynamic, transformation-focused environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON.

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