Manager, Investment Accounting (Bilingual)

Intact Financial Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intact Financial Corporation is seeking a bilingual Manager, Investment Accounting to join their Montreal team. The ideal candidate will be crucial in supporting investment teams, producing financial reports, and ensuring robust internal controls. This role demands strong leadership, analytical abilities, and CPA qualifications, contributing to a collaborative and innovative investment management environment.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Possibility for extra vacation days

Wellness account

Access to virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in financial reporting or financial analysis.
• Minimum 2 years experience leading direct reports.
• Strong knowledge of Reporting Process and key controls.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial closing processes and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors and implement new accounting standards.
• Prepare financial information and reports for senior management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Bilingualism (French & English)

Education

CPA

CFA

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

Who We Are

Intact Investment Management Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation. Based in Montreal, our growing team of multidisciplinary experts manages assets exceeding $40 billion for institutional investors, including the assets and pension fund of Intact Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries.

What We Do

Our primary purpose is to increase the assets of our subsidiaries while maintaining rigorous risk management. We proactively develop cutting-edge investment strategies by challenging the status quo.

Our success comes from the collaborative spirit of our team and our focus on innovation and results. This allows us to respond quickly and effectively to market fluctuations, grow asset portfolios, and continue to outperform the industry.

Our Team

We are a leader in the investment management industry. Our growing team of 80 experts is future oriented. Intact Investment Management consists of seven teams: fixed income securities, equities, private investments, asset allocation, compliance and governance, trading, and transactional support/reporting.

Come collaborate with our team, learn, and develop with a growing team. At Intact Investment Management, the desire to help you advance is of paramount importance!

We are currently looking for a bilingual Manager, Investment Accounting who will play a central role in supporting our growth.

About the Position

You will be responsible for supporting the activities of the investment teams, including the production of financial information related to investments, such as external and internal reports, preparation of ad hoc analyses for senior management, and supervision of regulatory or continuous improvement projects.

You will participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, ensure the maintenance of robust internal controls, and play an active role in transforming and centralizing financial information on our investments worldwide.

What you’ll do here:

• Responsible for the financial closing process, including system flows, controls, and timely review of results with the highest level of quality.

• Responsible for the external financial information related to investment results, including the financial statements of the Group and various legal entities, the management report, and regulatory reporting. Responsible for the internal financial information related to investment results.

• Coordinate work with external auditors.

• Responsible for implementing any new or modified accounting standards and/or significant transactions.

• Work closely with other Finance teams (management control, accounting research) to integrate our investment results into global reports.

• Continuously aim for improvement, automation, and integration of reporting on our investments.

• Influence the results of special projects impacting the team.

What you bring to the table:

• CPA – is required (CFA will be considered).

• Strong knowledge in Reporting Process and establishing key controls – is required.

• Minimum 5-years experience financial reporting, financial analysis or relevant experience – is required.

• Minimum 2-years experience leading direct reports (including performance management and career development).

• Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple priorities. Leadership skills, teamwork, independence, and proactivity.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to persuade, influence, and motivate from a wide variety of functional experiences.

• Bilingualism (French & English) is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking and French-speaking colleagues across the country.

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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.