Financial Consulting Manager - Insurance Accounting

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The Insurance Accounting Manager will support RSM’s Financial Consulting practice by delivering strategic accounting advisory, financial reporting, investment accounting, and regulatory compliance services for insurance clients. This role combines technical expertise with client-facing responsibilities to drive value and efficiency for our insurance industry engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage premium, claims, and investment accounting processes for insurance clients.
• Prepare and review IFRS, US GAAP, and statutory financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with OSFI, NAIC SAP, ASC 944, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Support audits and regulatory filings, including MAR independence requirements.
• Implement process improvements and leverage RSM methodologies for transformation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver tailored solutions.
• Supervise and mentor staff, fostering growth within the financial consulting practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of insurance accounting experience, including IFRS, statutory and GAAP reporting.
• Familiarity with IFRS17, NAIC, ASC 944, and LDTI requirements.
• Strong client service orientation and ability to manage multiple engagements.

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP and insurance accounting systems.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.   

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.