Financial Accounting Advisor

iA Financial Group; 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

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Quebec is seeking a Financial Accounting Advisor to drive financial analysis and improve corporate accounting practices within the Finance – Corporate Actuarial sector. You will contribute to month-end closes, budgeting, and project transactions, while maintaining internal controls and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

The role emphasizes autonomy, analytical skills, and advanced Excel usage, with a requirement for advanced French proficiency as the team operates

Qualifications

• Three to five years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in French; meetings and day-to-day work in French.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial management information for management.
• Take charge of month-end activities and carry out monthly close accounting operations.
• Support accounting, disclosure and treatment of project-related transactions.
• Participate in improving the team’s work methods.
• Perform budgeting follow-ups and analyze overhead trends.
• Assist in budgeting process and financial projections.
• Prepare audit files.
• Ensure proper internal controls are functioning and monitored.
• Keep expertise up to date and continue developing skills.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Excel proficiency

Autonomy

Financial analysis

Budgeting

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)

Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West Other Possible Location(s) Company Industrial Alliance, Auto and Home Insurance Inc. Posting End Date 2026-11-18

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 as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.