Director, Complex Accounting and Special Projects

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About the role

  • Intact insurance group accounting director leading IFRS policy and complex transactions. Advising senior finance leaders and building technical accounting teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Group Accounting Policy function, providing senior guidance on complex accounting matters and significant transactions
  • Advise on major strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, accounting implications, purchase price allocation, and complex accounting considerations
  • Own and enhance Group accounting policies, ensuring consistent IFRS application and high-quality financial reporting
  • Monitor new or amended IFRS requirements and assess their impact on the Group
  • Drive adoption of new standards and accounting changes with finance leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Prepare and review technical accounting position papers for complex transactions
  • Oversee annual goodwill and intangible assets impairment testing, including judgments, assumptions, documentation, and stakeholder alignment
  • Partner with External Reporting on financial statement disclosures for complex transactions, key judgments, estimates, and IFRS changes
  • Act as primary contact with external auditors on technical accounting matters
  • Build and lead a high-performing technical accounting team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, compensation input, and learning and development

Requirements

  • Professional designation required (CPA or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in large, complex and/or multinational environments, including accounting, advisory services, audit, or equivalent business experience
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience
  • Deep technical knowledge of IFRS and ability to apply accounting standards to complex business transactions
  • Track record of leading or supporting adoption and implementation of new or amended IFRS standards
  • Experience in insurance and financial services industry considered a strong asset
  • Strong analytical, judgment, and synthesis skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Proven leadership, coaching, development, and team engagement skills
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence outcomes
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical judgment
  • Bilingualism (French / English)
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout employment; Intact does not provide immigration sponsorship or support

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine and Wellness account
  • Share plan and other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more
  • Annual bonus plan with a target of 20% of base salary and potential payout of up to double the target, subject to personal and company performance
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), with Intact matching 50% of net shares
  • Defined benefit pension plan with the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$149,600 - CA$182,800 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

HybridMontrealCanada

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