Senior Financial Analyst

Trisura; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trisura in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support regulatory, reinsurance and financial reporting functions. You will prepare P&C-1 filings, review reinsurance, and assist with internal and external financial statements and audits.

The role requires 3–5 years in financial reporting, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field, and CPA designation. The position is hybrid, located in Downtown Toronto, with a salary range of CAD 70,000–90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive financial reporting experience, preferably in property and casualty insurance or reinsurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce with Accounting emphasis; CPA designation required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the quarterly and annual P&C-1 filings and monitor changes to reporting requirements.
• Review reinsurance packages and reconcile balances to the general ledger; ensure timely settlements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliations with variance analysis.
• Post journal entries and maintain knowledge of the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and year-end audited statements with commentary.
• Coordinate with external auditors for year-end and interim reviews.
• Support internal controls assessment and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance team to meet department goals.
• Provide training to junior staff as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

Lookup Functions

Verbal & Written Communication

Analytical Thinking

Independent Judgment

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce (Accounting emphasis)

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.

We are a young, growth oriented team with a commitment to exceptional talent and have been named one of Canada's Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017. Our growth and our entrepreneurial style, niche market position and development opportunities ensure that our people see the results of their commitment reflected in the company’s success.

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team of Finance professionals in our Toronto office.

Senior Financial Analyst

Toronto

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in regulatory, reinsurance and financial reporting. The position will be responsible for preparing the quarterly and annual P&C-1 regulatory filings, reviewing reinsurance packages and reconciliations, and supporting internal and external financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the quarterly and annual P&C-1 filings, and monitor and implement changes to P&C-1 reporting requirements.
• Review reinsurance packages, reconcile balances to the general ledger and ensure reinsurance payments are settled on time.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliations, investigate and resolve variances, and ensure balances in the financial statements are accurate.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Company’s accounting system and general ledger and prepare and post journal entries as required.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, quarterly reporting packages for the public parent company and year-end audited financial statements, with variance analysis and supporting commentary.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure the year-end audit and interim reviews are completed efficiently and on time.
• Work with internal auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, and design and implement additional controls as required.
• Collaborate with Finance team members to support department goals.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and help implement new procedures and system enhancements that improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff as required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce with an emphasis in Accounting preferred
• CPA designation required

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, preferably in property and casualty insurance or reinsurance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to both finance and non-finance audiences
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment
• Strong organizational, planning and project management skills, including the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of insurance and reinsurance accounting is an asset
• Experience with NetSuite is an asset

Location

• Downtown Toronto – Hybrid

Salary

• The expected salary in this position is within the range of $70,000 - $90,000

This salary range reflects the expected base compensation for the role across Canada. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities. Trisura provides this range in good faith in accordance with applicable legislation.

This posting does not correspond to an existing vacancy but is part of our proactive recruitment efforts.

If you are looking for a career in an exciting and rewarding company, are driven to excel, thrive in a team environment and want to contribute to the success of an organization that values your contribution, we would like to hear from you!

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace that reflects the diversity in each of our offices across Canada. Accommodations will be provided on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Trisura, headquartered in the heart of Canada’s financial district, is a specialty lines insurer with a focus on Surety, Specialty Insurance, Property & Casualty, and Warranty products.

Trisura brings innovative solutions and expertise through a select network of both national and regional brokerage firms.

The company, founded in 2006, and operating across North America with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver, Stamford. Denver, Chicago, Philadelphia and Oklahoma City, is uniquely positioned to satisfy all varieties of risk in Contract, Commercial and Developer Surety, Directors' and Officers' Liability, Fidelity, and Professional Liability including Media Liability, as well as Warranty products.

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