Team Leader, Finance

Definity Financial Corporation; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company share ownership program

Pension and RRSP contributions

Volunteer days and charitable matching

Tuition assistance and education perks

Inclusivity programs and support for D

Wellness programs

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Petline Insurance, part of Definity, seeks a CPA-certified finance supervisor to lead month-end close, regulatory reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, accounting, tax, and actuarial teams. You will mentor a team of financial analysts, drive process improvements, and ensure strong internal controls in a high-paced environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, IFRS knowledge, and ability to interact with all levels of the organization to deliver accurate financial

Qualifications

• A CPA accounting designation and 3+ years at supervisory level.
• Understanding of International Financial reporting standards
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Self-starter who can identify opportunities for improvement and execute on them
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and lead a team of finance professionals
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of excel and proven experience in process improvement
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work with AI tools is an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close process with journal entries review and complex journal prep
• Deliver regulatory reporting to OSFI and other bodies
• Support tax remittance and audits
• Oversee accounts payable and expense analysis
• Serve as key banking contact
• Lead external and internal audits and ensure controls are in place
• Support OPEX budgeting and forecasting
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives including automation
• Mentor finance professionals

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Process improvement

Team leadership

AI tools

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Petline is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

TheOpportunity

Reporting to the Controller, Petline Insurance, this position is a key member of the Petline finance team and is responsible for month-end close, financial and regulatory reporting requirements, banking, accounts payable and expense planning.

This role provides opportunities to develop cross functional collaboration between operators, accounting, financial planning, tax and actuarial finance teams as well as exposure to regulatory bodies including Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). In this role you will lead a team of financial analysts to meet the various accounting and reporting requirements, and drive process efficiencies.

Leading and mentoring the team, attention to detail and drive to bring progressive changes in a high paced environment will be key to your success in this role. A passion to support financial system improvements will provide an added advantage to the right candidate.

WhattoExpect

Month-end close, financial and regulatory reporting

Leadership in the month-end close process through journal entries review, complex journal preparation, preparation/review of the Financial Statement package, analytical reviews

Lead the team to deliver regulatory reporting requirements from OSFI, Provincial governments and other regulatory bodies ensuring accuracy and compliance

Support the implementation of changes in accounting standards when required

Help to develop and maintain accounting policies

Co-ordinate with cross functional business units to gather information for ad hoc requests

Tax

Tax remittance approvals, partner with Head Office Tax team for tax entries, preparation of returns and tax audits

Accounts Payable

Support cost-centre leaders with their invoice approvals and expense analysis to assist their decision-making process

Banking

Key contact for other banking-related transactions

Audit and Controls

Lead external and internal audit requirements for the department

Responsible for ensuring controls for regulatory reporting and accounting are in place and effective, including review of monthly account reconciliations

Monthly system validations for server patching

Planning

Support the Controller and Petline department leads with OPEX planning during the Budget and Reforecast season

Special Projects and Process Improvement

Identify and lead process improvement initiatives within the team through automation or simplification of back-end processes

Drive key projects and strategic initiatives forward by providing thought leadership, and also be ready to deep dive on issues as needed

Ability to lead and mentor a team of finance professionals

What youBring

A CPA accounting designation and 3+ years at supervisory level

Understanding of International Financial reporting standards

Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Self-starter who can identify opportunities for improvement and execute on them

Ability to analyze and understand the implications of business activities on the financial statements

Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and lead a team of finance professionals

Exceptional communication skills

Strong working knowledge of excel and proven experience in process improvement

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

Ability to work with AI tools is an asset

Salary Range: $73,500 - $123,500

High degree ofproficiencywith Englishrequiredto service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

What’s in it for you?

• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by [e-mail].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).