Salary range (but not limited to):
118,700 - 145,100
Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to
double the target (subject to personal and company performance):
15%
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 seeking a dynamic, results-driven, and people-focused Finance Manager to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving financial integrity, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the finance function - while championing the adoption of AI and automation to transform how the team works. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking, hands-on leader who thrives on developing people, takes ownership and action rather than waiting for direction, and approaches every challenge as an opportunity to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Team Development & Leadership
- Actively coach, mentor, and grow team members - creating individual development plans, providing regular feedback, and offering stretch assignments that build capability and confidence.
- Foster a culture of ownership, proactivity, and continuous learning, empowering the team to identify issues early and act on them without waiting to be told.
- Recognize and reward initiative, and create a safe environment for experimentation, including with new technologies.
Proactivity, Action & Problem-Solving
- Anticipate risks and opportunities ahead of time rather than reacting after the fact, drive issues to resolution quickly and decisively.
- Lead and manage the full month-end close process, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks before they impact deadlines.
- Design, implement, and monitor robust internal controls, continuously looking for root causes of issues rather than just symptoms.
AI & Process Innovation
- Champion the adoption of AI, automation, and advanced analytics to streamline financial reporting, forecasting, and reconciliation processes.
- Identify practical use cases where AI can reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, or accelerate decision-making, and lead their implementation in partnership with IT.
- Prepare, review, and deliver accurate, AI-enhanced financial reports and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Core Finance Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial presentations, providing clear, actionable explanations to management.
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with peers across Finance, Operations, HR, IT, and other business units.
- Act as a solutions-oriented partner - approaching challenges with resolution, innovation, and constructive dialogue.
What you bring to the table:
- CPA designation is required
- Minimum 5-years of progressive experience in finance or accounting - is required
- Minimum 2-years experience managing direct reports coaching, mentoring, performance managing and delegating responsibilities - is required
- Hands-on experience or strong interest in AI tools, automation, and data visualization (e.g., Power BI, generative AI tools) applied to finance processes.
- Demonstrated bias for action: a self-starter who identifies problems and drives solutions without being prompted.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex issues into practical next steps.
- Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls frameworks, and financial reporting standards.
- Excellent communicator: articulates ideas clearly and confidently, adapts style to audience, and actively listens.
- Detail-oriented, with a high standard of accuracy and thoroughness in all deliverables.
- For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
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Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.
