Intact Financial Corporation

Financial Specialist

Intact Financial Corporation$94K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) required.
  • 5-8 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
  • Familiarity with IFRS16 considered a plus.
  • Knowledge of property and casualty insurance industry advantageous.
  • Proficiency in Power Query and Power BI desirable.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Bilingualism in English and French is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the month-end accounting close process for the Real Estate portfolio.
  • Ensure financial integrity through effective internal controls and variance analysis.
  • Manage budgeting and reporting for capital expenditures and asset management.
  • Implement process improvements for finance systems and workflows.
  • Utilize data analytics to enhance Real Estate dashboards with Power BI.

Benefits

  • Annual performance-based bonus with potential to double the target payout.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with a 50% company match.
  • Flexible pension plan options for long-term security.
  • Opportunity for guaranteed income through defined benefit pension.
Full Job Description
Salary range (but not limited to): 94,200 - 115,200 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 12% 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 We are looking for a Financial Specialist to join our National Real Estate team! What you will accomplish with us:
  • Master the Month-End Close: Lead the end-to-end month-end accounting cycle for the Real Estate portfolio, including the preparation of journal entries, accruals, and comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Drive Financial Integrity: Maintain a robust internal control framework and perform detailed variance analysis to ensure the accuracy of financial statements and mitigate reporting risks.
  • Strategic CAPEX & Asset Management: Budget, track, and report on capital expenditures (CAPEX) and fixed assets, providing leadership with clear visibility into project spending, depreciation, and variances.
  • Lead Process Innovation: Identify and implement initiatives to improve financial systems and accounting workflows, focusing on automation and efficiency.
  • Elevate Data Analytics: Maintain and evolve Real Estate project dashboards using Power BI/Power Query to provide actionable insights to leadership.
  • Lead financial systems and accounting processes improvement initiatives.
What you will bring:
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA).
  • Proven experience with IFRS16 is an asset.
  • Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in accounting, IFRS accounting standards and/or finance.
  • Knowledge of the P&C insurance industry is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Power Query & Power Bi is an asset.
  • Fast learner with the agility and adaptability to thrive in a changing environment.
  • Discipline, autonomy and professionalism.
  • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior management.
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is essential - Need to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
  • No work experience in Canada required, but must have authorization to work in Canada.
#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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