Company: CGL
Department: Finance, Accounting and Reporting
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: English is required, French is an asset.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Our national Finance team aspires to create, enhance, and protect value for our organization and its stakeholders. Our knowledgeable team educates and influences the organization to make well-informed, risk-based decisions. We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive to move our business forward with practical, integrated processes and tools that ensure organizational success.

As the Manager, External Reporting you will report into the AVP of Corporate Financial Reporting, and be a key member of the Finance, Accounting, Reporting (FAR) Corporate team. You will manage financial accounting, consolidation and reporting for the various Co-operators' entities. You will also manage the development of group-wide accounting policies, the accounting for acquisitions and divestitures and the analysis and resolution of complex accounting issues impacting the group of companies.

How you will create impact:

• Managing all aspects of consolidated reporting for Co-operators General Insurance Company (CGIC).
• Leading the research, documentation, recommendation and implementation of acquisitions, divestitures and complex transactions
• Being a key contact for External Audit during annual audit processes
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with key business partners.
• Providing support to senior management (e.g.. CFO, VP Finance) on accounting issues
• Coaching and developing your team, recruiting and selecting talent, managing and rewarding performance, and fostering an agile culture to deliver on strategic objectives.

To join our team:

• You have five years of progressive experience in Financial Accounting and Reporting, including three years of experience as a people leader in the financial services industry.
• You have a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Business or a related discipline.
• You have a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or a Chartered Accountant (CA) designation.
• You have demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, and manage change.

How you will succeed:

• You build trusting relationships and provide feedback to enable the successful development of your team and colleagues.
• You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
• You facilitate the adoption of change and create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team’s work with organizational goals.
• You successfully convey messages and demonstrate openness to exploring alternative points of view.
• You use critical thinking to guide decision making.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

Expected salary range $91,000 - $151,000.​

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.​​

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.​

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