Snr. Accountant

Job description
Job Title:
Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting (Insurance)

Our Client:
We're working with a well-established Canadian organization in the financial services sector, known for its strong culture, national presence, and commitment to community. Their finance team plays a strategic role in supporting business decisions, driving innovation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. They're looking to add a Senior Accountant who can step into a key reporting role and help lead process improvements, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to larger finance initiatives.

Principal Tasks and Responsibilities Include:
• Manage the financial reporting cycle for several legal entities (P&C focused) - including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Prepare complex journal entries related to reinsurance, pooled/segregated funds, and actuarial estimates
• Review and analyze reporting packages to ensure accuracy and alignment with IFRS
• Support quarterly and annual regulatory filings (OSFI, provincial regulators, Statistics Canada)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in reinsurance, actuarial, and investment accounting
• Act as a go-to resource for technical accounting matters and mentor junior team members
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives across the financial reporting function
• Participate in special projects or ad hoc reporting requests as needed
Qualifications and Pre-requisites:
• CPA designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, or CA)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial reporting or accounting
• Insurance industry experience (P&C or Life) is highly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to investigate and explain complex variances
• Advanced Excel and solid experience with financial systems/tools
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
Additional Information or Perks:
• Location: Guelph/Kitchener area
• Compensation: $95,000-$110,000 + annual bonus
• Hybrid work model (2-3 days in office per week)
• Comprehensive benefits and group retirement savings plans
• Paid vacation and wellness days, plus volunteer time off
• Strong focus on internal career development and mobility
• Supportive, people-first culture with a focus on well-being