Sr Accountant - Captives

Marsh; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Accountant in Halifax, where you will play a key role in preparing and reviewing financial statements for captive insurance companies. This hybrid position offers an opportunity to lead project management efforts while mentoring junior staff. With a strong focus on client relationships and operational efficiency, this role is ideal for experienced accountants looking to enhance their careers.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Inclusive culture

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• CPA designation or CPA enrollment preferred.
• Experience in managing audits and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for captive insurance portfolios.
• Manage annual audit processes and assist clients with various requests.
• Coach and mentor junior staff, ensuring smooth operational procedures.

Skills

Financial Statement Preparation

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Accounting

CPA Designation or Enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Specialty Accounting team at Marsh Captive Solutions . This role will be based in Halifax, Nova Scotia . This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

We are looking for a senior accountant to prepare and review financial statements and other deliverables relating to a portfolio of captive insurance companies and to assist the team leader with project management.

We will count on you to :

• Preparation and review of financial statements, including supplemental financial schedules required by the client
• Manage deadlines relating to the financial statement and related processes
• Assist clients in their day-to-day activities and requests, independently and proactively
• Manage the annual audit process which can include review of regulatory filings and GAAP financial statements
• Maintain and develop client relationships, including identifying and resolving issues and consulting on best practices
• Coach, mentor and assist junior staff or new colleagues in their roles
• Help establish and implement standardized financial activities and procedures to improve efficiency
• Project management

What you need to have :

• CPA designation or CPA enrolment is preferred,
• 5+ years equivalent relevant experience on preparation or review of financial statements, working paper files and general ledger
• Bachelor of Accounting, Business Administrator, or equivalent
• Proficiency with Microsoft office products

What makes you stand out :

• Experience working with or within insurance company and familiar with statutory accounting principles for insurance companies
• Familiarity with US regulatory requirements for insurance companies.

Why join our team :

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your wellbeing

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses : Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex / gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with applicable legislation, Marsh McLennan will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact [e-mail].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Insurance and Business Consulting and Services

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