Intact Financial Corporation

Director, IT Financial Controls, Group & North America

Intact Financial Corporation$149K — $182K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of IT Financial Controls experience in the Insurance, Banking, or Big Four industries, with minimum 4 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong technical knowledge of compliance regulations like NI 52-109 and PCAOB/Sox404 as well as auditing standards.
  • Proven leadership abilities to motivate and guide diverse teams effectively.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for cross-departmental collaboration and relationship building.
  • Expertise in strategic risk-based thinking and the ability to link processes with financial compliance.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends and regulations.
  • Preferred experience with AI and Data Analytics tools, and certifications like CPA, CISA, or CIA.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of IT Financial Controls testing professionals, promoting individual growth and capability building.
  • Develop and manage the annual IT Financial Controls testing plan, ensuring effective resource allocation and timeliness.
  • Analyze the IT Financial Controls environment, identifying weaknesses and preparing comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
  • Keep up to date with compliance regulations, evolving the IT Financial Controls methodology as needed.
  • Foster trust-based relationships with IT teams and stakeholders to enhance understanding of control requirements and accountability.

Benefits

  • Participate in the annual bonus plan with potential payouts based on personal and company performance.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with a 50% match on net shares from the employer.
  • Flexible pension offerings, including a defined benefit plan for guaranteed lifetime income.
  • Opportunities for professional development and clear career advancement paths.
  • Dynamic, supportive, and value-driven workplace culture promoting curiosity and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Salary range (but not limited to): 149,600 - 182,800 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 20% As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well. About the role Are you ready to take your career to new heights at Canada's largest P&C insurer? If you are naturally inquisitive, control-minded and technology-curious, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Director to lead our IT Financial Controls testing team for Group & North America. In this leadership role, you will lead the IT Financial Controls testing team for our Canadian and US operations to provide independent assurance and ensure our adherence to relevant compliance standards. You will be responsible for coordinating with a range of stakeholders, including the financial controls advisory team, internal audit, and our external auditors. The Key Responsibilities:
  • Leadership and Team Development: Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of IT Financial Controls testing professionals. Foster individual growth through coaching, targeted development opportunities, and regular performance feedback. Build team capability in areas such as AI tools, Data Analytics and risk-based audit methodologies.
  • Strategic Planning and Coordination: Develop and maintain the annual IT Financial Controls testing plan, including scoping, risk assessment, and scheduling. Guide managers' efforts to allocate resources and assign tasks, ensuring the team delivers high-quality work on schedule.
  • Assessment and Reporting: Analyze the IT Financial Controls environment, identify control gaps and weaknesses, assess their risk impact, prepare insightful reports, and present deficiencies and recommendations to IT Leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Compliance and Framework: Stay informed of changes in laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure organizational compliance. Identify opportunities to strengthen and evolve the IT Financial Controls methodology and approach. Champion quality and ensure engagements are conducted in accordance with relevant standards.
  • Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, trust-based relationships with IT teams, the financial controls advisory team, internal audit, and our external auditors. Communicate deficiencies clearly to IT teams to support their understanding of control requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and robust internal controls.
Your Skills and Experience:
  • Relevant Experience: 12+ years of experience in IT Financial Controls in the Insurance or Banking Industry or at a Big Four, including at least 4 years in a leadership capacity.
  • Technical Skills: Extensive understanding of National Instrument (NI) 52-109, PCAOB/Sox404, IT General Controls (ITGC), IT Automated Controls (ITACs), Segregation of Duties (SoD), auditing standards and procedures and accounting principles.
  • Leadership: Capability to lead and influence, providing clear explanations, guidance and motivation.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues and individuals across various departments and hierarchical levels.
  • Influencing & Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and build consensus with stakeholders at all levels, driving stakeholder alignment on audit deficiencies and the prioritization of remediation efforts in a pragmatic and collaborative way.
  • Risk-based and Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify non-obvious links between applications, processes, and departments and assess their impact on financial compliance. Align the IT Financial Controls framework with organizational objectives, prioritizing based on risk and potential financial impact.
  • Continuous Learning: A commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
  • AI and Data Analytics tools [asset]: Experience ofGRC platforms (e.g., Decision Focus, TeamMate+, Workiva, Archer), AI chat (e.g., Copilot, GPT, Claude) and prompt engineering,and/or MS Power Platform is preferred.
  • Designation/Certifications: CPA, CISA, CIA are strongly preferred.
  • For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
Why Join Us?
  • Build Something Meaningful: Intact is undergoing a significant uplift of its internal financial controls framework. You will have the opportunity to create and deliver best-in-class Financial Controls testing services while collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization.
  • Breadth of Exposure: Gain rare leadership experience across North American regulatory environments within a large, complex organization operating across Canada, the U.S., the UK, and Europe.
  • Career Growth: Access meaningful professional development opportunities and a clear path for career advancement within a large, growing, and internationally recognized organization.
  • Culture & Values: Join a dynamic, approachable, and purpose-driven team where curiosity is encouraged and continuous learning is the norm. Our values: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Customer-Driven thinking, and Generosity are actively lived every day.
Make a Difference with Us! If you love solving complex problems at the intersection of IT and finance, are driven to continuously improve how teams operate, care about doing the right thing, and take pride in providing rigorous, independent assurance that drives real organizational improvement, we want to hear from you. Become a key player in our dynamic team and embark on an exciting career journey with us. Apply Now! #LI-hybrid Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation is a Canadian insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance to individuals and businesses. The company operates in Canada and the United States and offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. Intact Financial Corporation was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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