Finance & Accounting Manager

We are the Canadian Division of Stewart Title Guaranty Company, a leading provider of residential and commercial title insurance. As one of the largest title insurers in the world, Stewart Title specializes in providing our clients with exceptional service, deep expertise and innovative solutions to help close their real estate transactions with peace of mind.

The Finance & Accounting Manager with our Finance Department in Toronto is responsible for supporting the Financial Controller to manage the core accounting and finance functions, including AP, regulatory/financial reporting, tax, and treasury. To meet the responsibilities of this position the role should be able to independently manage various tasks/priorities. The position is currently hybrid and will require attending office onsite a couple days per week, subject to increase or decrease per business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Review Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy and ensure timely payment, reconciliations, and monthly GL closing
• Manage GL Month End Close Process for GAAP books – Prepare Prepaids & accruals reconciliations, payroll, balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, month end journal entries
• Manage IFRS ledger month end close – prepare journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly analytics, monthly variance, and other ad hoc financial reports for corporate office
• Prepare monthly Department wise Budget vs Actuals and provide insights and analysis to department managers
• Treasury administration, prepare bank reconciliations
• Support the Controller to manage and coordinate the internal, external, regulatory and tax audits for Canada
• Responsible for accurate and timely tax installment payments (premium/sales/income tax)
• Prepare premium and sales tax returns
• Prepare tax provision for GAAP and IFRS, and compile deliverables for annual GST/HST and Income tax provision required by the company tax advisors
• Manage the Mexico US GAAP books close off and quarterly reporting
• Support WD Implementation project by effectively contributing to the various stages of project for different finance workstreams
• Any other ad hoc management requests for financial analysis or modeling
• Other duties or projects as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• University degree with a focus in finance or accounting
• Canadian CPA designation 
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in areas of financial accounting/reporting/tax or audits in a financial services or accounting firm
• Proficient in IFRS
• Experience in ERP systems is an asset
• Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUP, Pivot table functions etc.
• Strong team orientation with ability to collaborate with internal clients, peers and management
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Good customer service, communication and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within Finance as well as the client groups supported
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary Range - $90,000 to $100,000 annually

Please note that salaries are dependent on various matrix including experience, education, skills etc.

Stewart Title is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities.  If you require accommodation during any aspect of the application process, please let us know.  We can be reached by:

• Email ([email protected])

• Telephone: 416.307.3300 (please ask to speak to a Human Resources representative)

• Mail: 200 Bay Street, North Tower, Suite 2600, Toronto, ON M5J 2J2

• Fax: 416.981.7214

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