Senior Investment Accounting Analyst

Allstate Insurance Company; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in York Region is seeking a skilled financial analyst to support investment reporting and provide mentorship within the team. This hybrid position requires strong analytical skills and experience in financial reporting, with the opportunity to work closely with management on process improvements. Ideal candidates should demonstrate leadership abilities and a proactive mindset.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee discounts

Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Senior Accounting or Analyst role.
• Strong foundation in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Experience with investment accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze portfolio performance and cash flows.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support monthly and quarterly investment reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.

Through our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.

Role Designation: Hybrid with a requirement to go into our Markham office once or twice a month.

Benefits to joining Allstate

• Flexible Work Arrangements.
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services).
• Good Office program (receive up to $400 back after purchasing office equipment).
• Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans.
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions.
• Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing.
• Personal days.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Working within the community and giving back.

Job Description

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the financial insights that drive our business forward. You’ll support our accounting infrastructure and investment reporting processes, monitor and analyze portfolio performance and cash flows, and deliver insights that help Senior Management make informed decisions. You’ll also step into an advisory role on projects, recommending process enhancements and leveraging your accounting, reporting, and analytical skills to make a meaningful impact on our Investment Team.

Accountabilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the team, providing coaching, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance to help colleagues grow their technical and analytical skills.
• Act as the first point of contact for problem-solving, supporting team members with questions, reviewing their work, and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment.
• Work closely with the Manager to drive process improvements, contributing to project management of new initiatives, automation, and ad hoc projects that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with leadership on controls and reporting, ensuring compliance, strengthening governance, and delivering timely, high-quality financial insights that support decision-making.
• Support monthly and quarterly investment reporting, including consolidated and non-consolidated financial information for our Canadian team.
• Interact with external partners (e.g., investment managers) to validate and reconcile investment information.
• Maintain the investment portfolio, process trades, and manage daily cash flows, transfers, and projections.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with internal controls before submission.
• Ensure strong investment controls, resolve data discrepancies, and adhere to relevant regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in a Senior Accounting or Analyst role, with a strong foundation in financial reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Proven ability to take ownership and accountability for deliverables, with sound judgment in reviewing and validating the work of others.
• Strong mentorship and leadership skills, with the ability to guide team members, provide constructive feedback, and foster professional growth.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite, with experience creating clear, insightful reports that support both management and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset, eager to lead by example and contribute to both team success and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Accounting and Finance concepts; direct experience in investment accounting is an asset but not required — we’re excited to train the right candidate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to explain complex information clearly and collaborate across teams.
• Comfort working with data from multiple sources to reconcile, analyze, and prepare investment portfolio reporting, including performance against benchmarks and regulatory requirements.

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.