Finance & Regulatory Senior Manager

Independence Pet Group

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in finance and regulatory compliance within the insurance sector.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS 17, U.S. GAAP, and OSFI regulations.
  • Proven experience overseeing financial reporting and governance in a cross-border environment.
  • Expertise in financial operations management, including accounting, reporting, and audits.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, particularly in liaising with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support preparation and submission of regulatory filings to OSFI and local authorities.
  • Oversee IFRS 17 reporting and disclosures while ensuring partnership with actuarial resources.
  • Coordinate cross-border financial reporting harmonization between IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
  • Ensure compliance with provincial insurance regulatory requirements through effective maintenance of policies.
  • Develop and manage internal controls and documentation for regulatory alignment.
  • Collaborate with MGA’s for financial reporting and business development initiatives.
  • Provide financial insight to assist in Canadian market strategy and forecasting.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic life insurance at no cost to the employee.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Retirement savings plan options available.
  • Personal paid time off, paid holidays, and company-wide Wellness Day off.
  • Paid volunteer time off for nonprofit engagement.
  • Pet-friendly office environment and group pet insurance.
  • On-the-job training and skills development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support and counseling services.
Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Support preparation and submission of all OSFI regulatory filings, including P&C returns, capital monitoring, and annual/quarterly branch reporting, partnering with local consultants.
  • Oversee IFRS 17 measurement, disclosures, actuarial inputs, and financial statement preparation.
  • Coordinate cross‑border reporting to U.S. headquarters, ensuring alignment between IFRS and U.S. GAAP frameworks.
  • Maintain compliance with provincial insurance regulators, including licensing, premium reporting, and market conduct requirements.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation consistent with Canadian and U.S. regulatory expectations.
  • Liase with MGA’s on business development, financial reporting

Financial Operations

  • Coordinate premium, claims, commission, and reinsurance accounting for MGA‑distributed and direct‑written programs.
  • Manage general ledger integrity, reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end close processes for multiple regulatory reporting schemas (GAAP, US Statutory, IFRS).
  • Support consulting appointed actuarial teams with loss reserving, triangles, and IFRS 17 actuarial inputs.
  • Coordinate external audits, internal audits, and regulatory examinations.

Governance & Branch Management

  • Establish the branch’s financial control environment, including SOX‑aligned processes where applicable.
  • Support Consulting Chief Agent for reporting to OSFI, provincial regulators, external auditors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Support development of branch governance, including policies, procedures, risk management practices, and reporting frameworks.
  • Partner with underwriting, claims, actuarial, operations, and U.S. finance leadership to support business growth and operational execution.

Strategic & Cross‑Border Collaboration

  • Provide financial insight to support Canadian market strategy, pricing, product development, and distribution partnerships.
  • Ensure effective communication and alignment with U.S. finance, actuarial, tax, and compliance teams.
  • Contribute to long‑term planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Canadian operations.

Position Summary

The Senior Finance & Regulatory Lead is responsible for establishing and overseeing all financial, regulatory, and reporting functions for the Canadian Branch of a U.S.‑domiciled insurance company. This role ensures full compliance with OSFI, IFRS 17, Canadian tax, and provincial insurance regulatory requirements while maintaining alignment with U.S. GAAP reporting to the parent company. The position serves as the primary finance leader in Canada and plays a critical role in building the branch’s operational, governance, and control environment.

All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

  • Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance

  • Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability

  • 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Retirement savings plan

  • Personal Paid Time Off

  • Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off

  • Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations

  • Pet friendly office environment

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Group Pet Insurance

  • On the job training and skills development

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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