Manager, Finance

Intact; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Montreal is seeking a Manager, Finance to review financial reports and manage projects. Candidates should have a CPA designation, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and be bilingual in French and English. This role offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits, including a financial rewards program and employee share purchase plan.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive flex pension and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Possibility to purchase extra days off

Annual wellness account

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in accounting and accounting standards (IFRS).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to learn quickly, independent and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Help review and distribute quarterly and annual reports.
• Take part in and manage projects addressing possibly complex matters.
• Help facilitate the audit process and liaise with internal and external auditors.

Skills

CPA designation

Bilingual (French and English)

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Intermediate level working with Excel

Leadership skills

Education

CPA designation

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for a Manager, Finance, to join our growing team!

What you’ll do here:

• Help review and distribute quarterly and annual reports, including the financial statements of your sector’s insurance companies and other legal entities.
• Take part in and manage projects addressing possibly complex matters.
• Participate in detailed analysis reviews, including the quarterly analytical review.
• Manage initiatives to align, streamline and automate processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement of deliverables based on the changing needs of internal and external partners.
• Help facilitate the audit process and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Supervise related duties (pension fund accounting, ad hoc management requests, etc.).

What you bring to the table:

• CPA designation
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in accounting and accounting standards (IFRS)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to learn quickly
• Strong analytical skills, insight and discipline
• Leadership skills, team player, independent and efficient
• Ability to interact with a variety of people at all levels of the organization, including management and certain external contributors
• Intermediate level working with Excel
• Knowledge of P&C insurance industry is an asset
• Bilingual (French and English) – Need to interact on a regular basis with an English-speaking clientele and colleagues across the country

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you’ll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry-leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.