Senior Franchise Accountant

Billyard Insurance; Welland; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

3 weeks paid vacation

Retirement savings programs with company matches

Job summary

Billyard Insurance, located in the Niagara Region, is seeking a Senior Franchise Accountant to lead technical accounting and optimize financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in full-cycle accounting and financial systems. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reports while enhancing the ERP system used across the organization.

Candidates should have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Minimum 1 year providing technical leadership or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Act as a go-to resource for accounting, ERP, and BMS-related questions.
• Lead optimization of the ERP system (Sage Intacct).
• Support continuous improvement across financial processes.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Financial reporting

Technical leadership

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process optimization

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping

3+ years in finance or accounting role

3+ years in the insurance industry

Tools

Sage Intacct

PowerBroker

Acturis

QuickBooks

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Access

Job description

Billyard Insurance Group (BIG) is a leading force in the insurance industry, committed to attracting the best insurance professionals and equipping them with cutting‑edge technology, tools, and unwavering support to thrive in today's dynamic insurance landscape. With a strong presence and continuous growth, we boast over 80 locations across Canada. Our dedication to excellence has earned us prestigious recognition, including being featured on Insurance Business Canada's esteemed Top Brokerages list for the past three years and securing a spot as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies in the renowned Globe and Mail's Report on Business. At Billyard Insurance Group, our mission is clear: to establish a nationally recognized insurance brokerage brand that empowers brokers and leads the digital insurance revolution.

The Senior Franchise Accountant is a key leadership role within the Finance & Accounting team at Billyard Insurance Group. This position serves as both a technical accounting expert and a system owner, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial reporting across the organization.

This role goes beyond traditional accounting by bridging finance operations with system functionality. It leads optimization of the ERP system (Sage Intacct), supports and enhances Broker Management Systems (Acturis and PowerBroker), and drives continuous process improvement initiatives that strengthen financial operations and scalability.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment and enjoys combining hands‑on accounting with systems leadership, process improvement, and team mentorship.

What does the Senior Franchise Accountant do?

We are seeking a technically strong and detail‑oriented accounting professional with deep full‑cycle accounting experience and strong proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools. The successful candidate will act as a go‑to resource for accounting, ERP, and BMS‑related questions while supporting continuous improvement across financial processes and reporting.

They will be comfortable working across multiple systems, managing competing priorities, and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to influence and support others are essential.

This role requires someone who takes ownership, identifies opportunities for improvement, and contributes to building a more efficient, scalable, and high‑performing finance function.

Does this sound like you?

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical accounting professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving financial processes, and leveraging technology to drive efficiency.

You bring:

• Strong knowledge of full‑cycle accounting and financial reporting
• Experience acting as a technical lead through coaching, mentoring, or training others
• Advanced systems aptitude with experience in ERP and broker management systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on accuracy and improvement
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets and reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts
• A collaborative, service‑oriented approach with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial integrity and compliance
• A proactive mindset with a focus on automation, efficiency, and process optimization

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the insurance industry
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing technical leadership, coaching, mentoring, or workflow coordination

Systems & Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, macros, financial modeling, linked workbooks)
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Intacct ERP (reporting, administration, user support, process improvement)
• Advanced experience with PowerBroker and broker management system transaction flows and reporting
• Experience with Acturis, including reporting, reconciliation, and process optimization
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Access
• Knowledge of ERP implementation, system integrations, reporting, and administration

Accounting & Compliance

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and full‑cycle accounting
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards, regulatory compliance, and internal controls

What We Offer

• People‑focused company culture
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 3 weeks’ of paid vacation in the first year of employment; 4 weeks’ in year 2
• Birthday day off
• Hybrid work from home / in‑office environment
• Retirement savings programs, with company‑matched RRSP contributions

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Billyard Insurance Group is committed to building a transparent environment where everyone feels heard, welcomed, and included. We believe Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging are fundamental in our vision to be the leading insurance platform in Canada. BIG is a proud, equal‑opportunity workplace that is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Billyard Insurance Group is committed to developing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility‑related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please contact us at [e-mail] or 905.346.2190 ext. 1021