Senior Accounting Advisor – Support for Strategic Projects and Corporate Support for Subsidiaries

Build the future with us

Do you want to put your accounting expertise to work for iA Financial Group by contributing to strategic projects and supporting our subsidiaries? As a Senior Accounting Advisor – Support for Strategic Projects and Corporate Support for Subsidiaries, you will be at the heart of the corporate activities of the financial controller’s team. Your role will be pivotal in transitioning an accounting system to Oracle ERP for one of our subsidiaries, as well as in carrying out projects such as creating and integrating entities. You will also act as a resource person for subsidiaries to ensure the implementation of robust accounting practices and the optimization of the value chain.

This position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your corporate accounting skills while working in a collaborative, human, and innovative environment.

What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Senior Accounting Advisor you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Collaborate on strategic projects: creation and integration of new entities, optimization of accounting processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. In addition, you will support PPI, an insurance brokerage subsidiary, in transitioning to a new accounting system (quality, timelines, change management, innovative solutions).

• Influence corporate alignments to reconcile governance requirements with operational realities.

• Support and assist PPI in producing, analyzing, and presenting reliable forecasts and financial statements, while contributing to the definition and implementation of robust and efficient accounting processes.

• Act as a resource person for PPI regarding corporate requirements and provide occasional support to other subsidiaries of the group.

• Assist business partners in defining needs related to solutions to be developed.

What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates leadership, autonomy, and rigor.

• Stands out for their ability to navigate ambiguity and collaborate with various stakeholders.

• Shows strong intellectual curiosity and a willingness to deeply understand issues.

• Combines analytical thinking, client orientation, and sound judgment, while being comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams.

• Possesses critical thinking and the ability to constructively challenge established practices.

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and the CPA designation.

• Has a minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate accounting or an equivalent financial role.

• Advanced knowledge of English, as the person will be required to understand and explain specific expert topics to sector partners and the PPI subsidiary daily, both orally and in writing, representing approximately 30 to 50% of their time.

• Advanced knowledge of French, as the person will be communicating with French speaking colleagues daily.

You may occasionally be required to travel to Calgary.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.

• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.

• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

  
  
  

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! 

Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

iA Financial Group

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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