Team Lead, Accounting for Partnerships and Projects, Dealer Services

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Vancouver seeks a Team Lead in Accounting for Partnerships and Projects. You will coordinate financial activities, manage accounting tasks, and lead improvement projects in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of accounting experience and CPA certification, with strong analytical skills and effective communication. This full-time role offers flexibility and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Hybrid work mode

Internal mobility

Qualifications

• MBA or related degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with partners and departments.
• Coordinate steps to develop accounting models.
• Document and lead accounting process improvement projects.
• Review and approve accounting entries timely.
• Perform financial analysis as requested.

Skills

CPA with over 10 years of accounting experience

Advanced English language skills

Good French language skills

Experience in insurance and reinsurance

Experience in team management

Analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience with Oracle ERP and Hyperion

Job description

Overview

As Team Lead, Accounting for Partnerships and Projects for the Dealer Services division, you will be a pillar within the team coordinating and facilitating accounting activities and financial analyses for our business partners. In addition, you will manage the accounting work required for the sector's projects. Under the supervision of the Dealer Services Accounting Director, you will use your technical skills, team spirit and leadership to ensure the team's success and contribute to the continuous improvement of our accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships with key partners and other departments within Dealer Services.
• Participate in meetings on new products / partnerships and coordinate necessary steps to develop accounting models and processes in collaboration with other teams.
• Master and refine the understanding of the accounting processes for various products and partnership components within the team.
• Collaborate with team members to find creative and innovative solutions to identified operational challenges and required manual processes.
• Continuously review, improve and document accounting and internal control procedures, ensuring process mapping documentation is up to date.
• Identify opportunities, document, and lead accounting process improvement projects for efficiency and quality gains. Advise and support the Director in achieving annual objectives related to these processes.
• In collaboration with the Director, support team members in planning, prioritizing and coordinating accounting activities in line with the Team Leader's mandate.
• Review and approve accounting entries and payments in a timely manner.
• Oversee account reconciliations and increase visibility of variances to analyze and take timely corrective actions.
• Collaborate with specialized teams to implement required actions resulting from tax and legal provisions and changes.
• Carry out financial analysis and reports as requested by management.
• Support the team for external audits and corporate team inquiries.
• Implement action plans in response to external auditor recommendations.
• Facilitate cross-training within the team for efficient collaboration.

Skills and Experience

• CPA with over 10 years of accounting experience.
• Advanced English language skills, both oral and written.
• Good French language skills (an asset).
• Experience in insurance and reinsurance is a strong asset.
• Experience in team management and / or collaboration with external partners.
• Analytical skills, effective communication, curiosity, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and, while remaining organized and efficient under pressure, to deal with new initiatives.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Windows Suite.
• Experience with Oracle ERP and Hyperion (an asset).

Additional information

If you are motivated, a strong team player with a passion for partner services and accounting process improvement, this position is for you! Flexible schedules, hybrid work mode, and internal mobility are just some of the benefits offered at iA. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our success as a Team Lead, Accounting for Partnerships and Projects for the Dealer Services division. Together, let's ensure quality service and aim for added value in all our accounting activities!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada