Senior Financial Analyst, Internal Controls

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.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• 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, Wellness account and much more

• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

94,200 - 115,200

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

12%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Analyst to join our North America Group Financial Controls team.

Are you ready to take your career to new heights in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment? In this pivotal role, you will participate in planning, developing strategy and budgets, assessing required resources, identifying recommendations to improve controls, monitoring recommendations and timelines related to the 52-109 financial controls certification process. This role requires a blend of technical financial knowledge, critical thinking, and strong communication abilities.

What you will accomplish with us:

• Assist the manager in planning, developing strategy and budgets, assessing required resources and establishing timelines related to the 52-109 financial controls certification process.

• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of the framework of key internal controls related to Regulation 52-109.

• Establish and maintain good communication with the various stakeholders (information technology experts, 52-109 manager and director and clients in the various business units) in order to ensure good follow-up on the resolution of issues, the deadlines to be met and the updating of the various activities related to 52-109 certification.

• Support the client in developing an action plan or identifying and choosing appropriate solutions to remedy the deficiencies noted.

• Carry out prompt and effective follow-up on recommendations to ensure timely implementation of recommendations.

• Participate in the development and implementation of best practices and tools aimed at optimizing processes and working methods.

• Provide assistance to external auditors, if required.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration.

• Professional accounting designation CPA (an asset)

• Proven experience (4-6 years) in auditing, 52-109, SOX or equivalent professional experience.

• Knowledge of accounting standards and financial controls.

• Experience in the insurance and investment field (asset).

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and attention to details.

• Excellent organizational skills and rigor in planning and execution.

• Ability to work well in teams and collaborate with cross-functional departments.

• Flexibility, autonomy, adaptability and proactivity.

• High level of professionalism, integrity and ethics.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• No work experience in Canada required, but must have authorization to work in Canada. 

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation.

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in ensuring the company’s regulatory compliance, efficient risk management and strong internal control environment through advanced data analysis and clear reporting.

• Career Growth: Access opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Global Exposure: Gain valuable experience working with an international team and contribute to global projects.

• Make a Difference with Us! If you are passionate about Financial Controls and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you. Apply now and embark on an exciting career journey with us, where integrity, respect, a customer-driven mindset, and a commitment to excellence and generosity guide everything we do.

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Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At 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.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.