Manager, Financial Controls, Group & North America (Bilingual)

Intact Financial

  • Montreal, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.About the roleWe are currently seeking a Bilingual Manager, Financial Controls, Group & North America to play a key role in supporting our growth.The Manager will be central to the development and evolution of our financial controls and compliance framework, primarily focusing on the NI52-109 requirements. This role will involve managing a team, providing guidance, and coaching to ensure effective process improvements, risk mitigation and controls rationalization, thereby ensuring controls in place are designed and operating effective to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting.This position offers diverse responsibilities and an opportunity for significant exposure across many business units and strategies within Intact, all while leading and mentoring an exceptional team of financial and compliance professionals.Key responsibilities include:
  • Plan and execute 52-109 financial compliance work: strategy development (scope of work) and establishment of timelines to support the certification process.
  • Ensure appropriate key business process controls are properly risk assessed, identified and corresponding documentation is captured and tested.
  • See to the timely execution of the 52-109 testing (design and operating efficiency), including appropriate test strategy, test result quality, assessment of deficiencies and communication of results.
  • Provide support to business units in developing their action plans to address identified deficiencies in a timely manner.
  • Experience and involvement with implementations, special projects and/or integration projects to oversee successful business implementation of the required controls.
  • Coordinate the scope of work and the testing schedule with external auditors to maximize their use of the work performed by the financial controls team.
  • Actively seek to improve ways of working and encourage the development and implementation of practices and tools to optimize processes and work methods in accordance with NI 52-109 standards and best practices, including betterments through data analysis or AI.
  • Balance business needs, compliance and best practices across the above-mentioned activities.
  • Establish and maintain good relationships with the various stakeholders (business units, IT services, internal and external auditors), including higher levels of management.
  • Work closely with the Director, Financial Controls, Group & North America and Director, IT Financial Controls, Group & North America to maximize synergies between the two teams, including the use of data analytics.
  • Help in the preparation of reports for senior management and the audit committee.
  • Develop and manage a team of professionals, including hiring, performance evaluation, salary recommendations, training, career development and timely coaching.
  • Support the Director, Financial Controls in the development and achievement of department objectives.
Your skills and abilities:
  • CPA designation – is required.
  • Outstanding knowledge of COSO and the 52-109/SOX requirements – is required.
  • Minimum 8 years of internal or external audit experience, 52-109 or SOX audit experience in an accounting firm, preferably a Big 4 or large company.
  • Minimum 3 years experience leading direct reports (including performance management and career development).
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial controls.
  • Experience in the insurance and investment industry (an asset).
  • Strong ability to positively influence and motivate people towards a common goal.
  • Strong ability to maintain a holistic view and manage priorities to focus on what is important.
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork and relationship-building skills.
  • High level of accountability, integrity, agility and transparency.
  • Bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking and French-speaking colleagues across the country.
#LI-HybridWhat we offerOur hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:A financial rewards program that recognizes your successAn industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchasedAn extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcareFlexible work arrangementsPossibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per yearAn annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyleAccess to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleaguesA dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programsInclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunitiesInspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you growA Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.We are an equal opportunity employerAt Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

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