Vice President, Corporate Controller

Next Insurance, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Annual bonus

Health & dental benefits

Learning & development

RRSP / Pension plan

Paid time off

Employee referrals

Job summary

HSB Canada, part of Munich Re, seeks a dynamic Vice President, Corporate Controller at our Toronto head office. You will lead accounting operations, financial reporting, controls, and regulatory matters, while driving finance transformation and AI-enabled productivity.

This role partners with the CFO and Board to translate complex data into actionable insight. You will build a high-performing team, ensure accurate, timely reporting, and align local priorities with Munich Re standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; professional designation preferred.
• Progressive experience in finance, controllership, reporting and oversight.
• Strong IFRS and US GAAP knowledge with regulatory reporting.
• Experience leading close, audit, controls, reporting and analysis.
• Experience with finance transformation, automation, analytics and AI adoption.
• Excellent written and oral communication for executives and Board.
• Strong modeling, analytics and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership, strategic direction and scalable processes.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop teams with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior finance leader to CFO, CEO and executives on financial matters.
• Lead Corporate Controller functions: close, reporting, governance.
• Prepare IFRS/US GAAP financial reporting with documentation.
• Oversee internal controls, policies, data quality and process discipline.
• Drive finance transformation including automation and AI adoption.
• Champion responsible AI and data governance in finance.
• Develop financial insights and recommendations for Board materials.
• Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional transformation projects.
• Lead global finance initiatives aligning with regional priorities.
• Build partnerships with GSI and Munich Re stakeholders for group reporting.
• Oversee cash, pension, tax and auditing reporting.
• Lead and develop finance team with a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Finance transformation

Strategic communication

Regulatory reporting

IFRS/US GAAP

Auditing

Data analytics

Automation/AI

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Professional designation (CPA/MBA/CFA/CIP)

Job description

HSB Canada, part of Munich Re, is Canada's premier engineering-driven specialty insurer and provider of inspection, engineering and technology services that set the standard for excellence in the market. Our constantly evolving offerings lead the market in cyber, equipment breakdown, renewable energy, technology services, engineering based risk management and inspection services. We bring technical expertise to help our clients stay ahead of complex, emerging, and technology-based risks. We dare to think big, and we are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients. We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as key priorities and a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions.

HSB is much more! It's insurance. Engineering. Technology. To learn more about us, please visit www.hsb.ca (opens in new window)

Primary Objectives:

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking finance leader to join the organization as Vice President, Corporate Controller at our Head Office in downtown Toronto. Reporting to and partnering closely with the CFO, this role will provide enterprise-level financial leadership across accounting operations, financial reporting, technical accounting, controls, regulatory reporting, audit, tax, treasury, pension and finance transformation activities. The successful candidate will bring strong judgment, disciplined execution and a continuous improvement mindset, while playing a lead role in driving finance transformation, aligning local finance priorities with GSI objectives and Munich Re standards, and positioning the function to support evolving enterprise, regulatory and business needs.

This includes helping the Finance function modernize through stronger data management, process automation, improved end-to-end processes and responsible use of AI-enabled tools. This leader will translate complex financial, operational and regulatory information into clear insight for senior management, the Board of Directors and other stakeholders, while developing a high-performing team that delivers accurate, timely and value-added analysis in support of company performance and strategic decision-making.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior finance leader and trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, senior management and internal stakeholders on financial reporting, accounting, controls, regulatory and business performance matters.
• Lead the Corporate Controller function, including accounting operations, financial close, technical accounting, financial statements, management reporting and related governance processes.
• Prepare and administer financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP and applicable regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and appropriate documentation.
• Oversee internal controls, accounting policies, financial data quality and process discipline, strengthening the reliability, transparency and usefulness of financial information.
• Play a lead role in driving finance transformation across the local Finance function, partnering with Finance, Risk, Business Transformation, IT, Data & Analytics and business stakeholders to modernize processes, improve reporting capabilities and identify opportunities for automation, workflow improvement and AI-enabled productivity.
• Champion responsible AI and data-enabled finance practices, including appropriate governance, confidentiality, access controls, validation, human oversight and alignment with applicable company policies and regulatory expectations.
• Develop clear financial insights, observations and recommendations for senior management, committees and the Board of Directors, including materials that highlight financial results, emerging issues, risks and opportunities.
• Support the CFO on strategic initiatives, business planning, transformation projects, governance matters and cross-functional initiatives that advance company objectives and strengthen enterprise performance.
• Act as the Finance lead for global initiatives that impact the Finance department, representing local finance requirements, coordinating implementation activities and ensuring alignment with GSI objectives, Munich Re standards, enterprise objectives and departmental priorities.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with direct and global parent organizations, including GSI and Munich Re stakeholders, to support knowledge sharing, group reporting, best practices and coordinated implementation of finance, data and technology improvements.
• Oversee investment, pension, tax and cash management reporting activities, including forecasting of the company’s cash position and escalation of relevant matters where appropriate.
• Manage relationships with external and internal auditors, prepare and support audit requirements, and oversee the annual audit process to ensure successful and efficient completion.
• Lead, coach and develop finance team members, creating an accountable, inclusive and continuous-improvement-oriented culture that supports professional growth and high-quality execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field is required; professional accounting designation is required. Additional qualifications such as MBA, CFA or CIP are considered an asset.
• Progressive finance, controllership, financial reporting and oversight experience, ideally within a P&C insurance or regulated financial services environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience with IFRS, US GAAP, financial statement preparation, accounting policy interpretation and regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead financial close, audit, control, reporting and analysis processes with discipline, accuracy and sound professional judgment.
• Experience leading finance transformation, improving finance processes, data quality, controls and reporting, and aligning local implementation with broader GSI and Munich Re priorities, with an interest in automation, analytics and responsible adoption of AI-enabled tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to executives, Board members, auditors, regulators and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to convert data into actionable insight and practical recommendations.
• Hands-on leadership style with the willingness to engage in detailed execution while also setting strategic direction and building scalable processes.
• Proven ability to motivate, lead and develop teams, while building collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization and with global stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and risk awareness, with a commitment to strong governance, compliance and continuous improvement.

Company Benefits:

Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better. Go further with HSB.

We are pleased to offer our employees great benefits and resources to support their mental, physical and financial wellbeing. These include:

• An engaging and collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and development
• A hybrid work environment that combines weekly in-office and remote days
• A great compensation package including an annual company bonus
• Competitive company-paid flexible health and dental benefits, starting on your first day
• Flexible dollars provided by the company to put towards a Health Spending Account and/or Wellness Spending Account
• Wellness program with tools and resources supporting your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing – on and off the job
• Participation in the DC Pension Plan with a progressive employer contribution scale based on tenure starting at 4%, plus optional company match in the RRSP plan
• Generous time off including vacation, personal days, unplanned time, Statutory Holidays and company-wide early closure half-days
• Learning and development programs and resources, including unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Education Assistance Program, and reimbursement for professional fees
• Employee Referral Program and Recognition Program

This role is located in our Toronto office on 390 Bay St, and we operate in a hybrid work model. This job posting is for a replacement vacancy.

We do not use AI in our recruitment process - applications are reviewed by our team to ensure a fair and personalized experience.

Creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes respect, diversity, and dignity is important to us. We strive for equality in our workplace, to eliminate employment barriers, and promote a workplace based on principles which align with our company values and promote positive employee practices. Candidates requiring accommodation during any stage of our selection process should advise us of this; we will strive to work with individuals to find a suitable means to meet their needs.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.