Financial Accounting Advisor

IA Financial Services; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Competitive retirement plan

Share purchase plan

Vacation and wellness days

Telemedicine

Employee and family assistance program

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Quebec is seeking a Financial Accounting Advisor to play a pivotal role in financial analysis and project cost tracking. You will drive month-end close activities, support project-related accounting, and contribute to improving processes.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in business administration with accounting, and advanced French. CPA designation is an asset, and Oracle knowledge is beneficial. A hybrid work model is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with accounting.
• Three to five years of accounting experience.
• CPA designation is an asset; Oracle knowledge is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in French is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial management information for management.
• Take charge of month-end activities and close processes.
• Support the accounting, disclosure and treatment of project-related transactions.
• Participate in improving the team’s work methods.
• Perform budget follow-ups and analyze overhead trends.
• Participate in budgeting stages and financial projections.
• Prepare audit files.
• Ensure internal controls are monitored.
• Keep expertise up to date.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Excel proficiency

Autonomy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

French proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration with accounting

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Build the future with us

Are you passionate about financial accounting and project cost tracking and looking to contribute to the purpose of a company that strives to ensure its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Financial Accounting Advisor, you will play a key role in financial analysis and the improvement of practices within the Finance - Corporate Actuarial sector. This position represents a great opportunity to showcase your analytical skills, initiative, communication skills and autonomy. You will work within a caring and reliable company, in an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

What you will accomplish with us

As a Financial Accounting Advisor, you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Produce financial management information for management;
• Take charge of month-end activities and contribute to carrying out the accounting operations required as part of the monthly close;
• Support the various sectors in the accounting, disclosure and accounting treatment of their project-related transactions;
• Participate in improving the team's work methods;
• Perform budget follow-ups and analyze trends related to overhead expenses;
• Participate in the various stages of the budgeting process and in establishing financial projections;
• Participate in the preparation of audit files;
• Ensure the proper functioning and monitoring of certain internal controls;
• Keep your expertise and knowledge up to date and continue developing them.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We are looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for their thoroughness and accounting expertise;
• Stands out for their transparency, communication skills and ability to explain financial information in simple terms;
• Demonstrates a high degree of autonomy, strong analytical skills and an excellent sense of initiative;
• Is recognized for their proficiency in Excel;
• Has three to five years of experience in accounting;
• Holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with expertise in accounting;
• A technician profile with 10 or more years of relevant experience who sees themselves in this role could also be a good fit;
• Holds the CPA designation (an asset);
• Has knowledge of Oracle for accounting, which is considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in French is required, as the team is primarily French-speaking and meetings, discussions and day‑to‑day work are conducted in French.
• No knowledge of the financial sector is required.

Why you will enjoy working with us

A work environment where learning and development go hand in hand with a collective pursuit of excellence; Artificial intelligence is in everyone's hands, helping to increase your personal efficiency and support the organization's growth; A healthy, safe, equitable and inclusive environment where potential can be expressed and developed freely; The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive benefits

• Flexible group insurance;
• Competitive retirement plan;
• Share purchase plan;
• Vacation and wellness and personal development days;
• Telemedicine;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Ergonomic furniture program;
• Performance bonus;
• Discounts on iA products;
• And more!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Company

Industrial Alliance, Auto and Home Insurance Inc.

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we're a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it's by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we're invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes of the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized