Finance Reporting Leader — IFRS/US GAAP Expert

allstate; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee discounts

Good Office program

Student loan matching

Retirement savings with employer match

Wellness allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement

Job summary

Allstate Canada Group is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting to lead a high-performing team responsible for accurate, timely IFRS/US GAAP financial reporting and regulatory filings. You’ll partner with auditors, regulators, and business partners to drive reporting excellence and process improvements.

The role is Hybrid (1-2 days in office) and requires CPA designation, 5+ years in financial reporting, and leadership experience in insurance or financial services.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 5 years of financial reporting experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry, or 4+ years of relevant public accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years of people leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards and financial reporting practices.
• Experience preparing and reviewing regulatory filings, financial statements, and reporting packages.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Financial Reporting Analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning through coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including financial statements, regulatory filings, account reconciliations, journal entries, trend analysis, and related disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and regulatory reporting requirements while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial information.
• Manage the year-end reporting process, coordinating timelines and deliverables across Finance, auditors, actuaries, and other business partners to ensure successful completion of statutory and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Review financial reporting packages, capital adequacy calculations, and key financial metrics, providing insights and recommendations that support leadership decision-making.
• Partner with internal and external auditors, regulators, and cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate audits, address findings, and maintain compliance with governance requirements.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls by identifying opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness through automation, technology, and best practices.

Skills

Accounting

Accounting Standards

Communication

Corporate Accounting

Financial Accounting

Financial Reports

IFRS

Strategic Planning

Education

CPA designation

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Analysis for Office

Excel macros

Job description

Allstate Canada Group is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting to lead a high-performing team responsible for accurate, timely IFRS/US GAAP financial reporting and regulatory filings. You’ll partner with auditors, regulators, and business partners to drive reporting excellence and process improvements.

The role is Hybrid (1-2 days in office) and requires CPA designation, 5+ years in financial reporting, and leadership experience in insurance or financial services.