Senior Financial Analyst, Finance

At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.

We are a young, growth oriented team with a commitment to exceptional talent and have been named one of Canada's Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017. Our growth and our entrepreneurial style, niche market position and development opportunities ensure that our people see the results of their commitment reflected in the company's success.

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, FINANCE

Overview

Reporting to the VP Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst will assist with FPA and Controllership activities to provide management with timely and insightful analysis and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data recorded in the accounting system.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Prepare FPA deliverables describing performance of business departments/programs
• Perform insightful variance analysis for senior management and MD&A disclosures
• Support the month-end/quarter-end/year-end close cycle, assisting with preparation of monthly financial reporting and year-end audited financial statements, as well as any required quarterly reporting to the public parent company.
• Assist with ad-hoc reporting as required
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the Company's accounting system and general ledger, and process journal entries as required
• Assist with implementation of new accounting system and planning tool.
• Assist with annual budget cycle - receiving, validating, and obtaining an understanding of inputs from business contacts
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure an efficient and timely year-end audit and interim reviews.
• Work with internal auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, as well as develop and implement additional controls as required.
• Collaborate with other Finance department staff to support overall department goals and objectives, while responding to inquiries regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Support the development and implementation of new procedures and features to ensure a proper workflow exists in the department and improve the accuracy and efficiency of processes.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commerce with an emphasis in Accounting preferred
• CPA required

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in the financial reporting/financial planning & analysis area
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with clear understanding of complex accounting and financial concepts and attention to detail
• Must have proficiency with Microsoft Excel, experience with extracting, manipulating, analyzing large data sets (e.g., use of Pivot tables, macros, and/or Index/Array-type/SUMIF formulas)
• Experience with NetSuite and/or NSPB is an asset
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey data and findings to a wide range of audiences including senior management
• Knowledge of IFRS17 as it relates to P&C Insurance is a strong asset
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment
• Strong organizational, planning and project management skills, including the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities

If you are looking for a career in an exciting and rewarding company, are driven to excel, thrive in a team environment and want to contribute to the success of an organization that values your contribution, we would like to hear from you!

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace that reflects the diversity in each of our offices across Canada. Accommodations will be provided on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Trisura, headquartered in the heart of Canada's financial district, is a specialty lines insurer with a focus on Surety, Specialty Insurance, Property & Casualty, and Warranty products.

Trisura brings innovative solutions and expertise through a select network of both national and regional brokerage firms.

The company, founded in 2006, and operating across North America with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Montral, Calgary, Vancouver, Stamford. Denver, Chicago, Philadelphia and Oklahoma City, is uniquely positioned to satisfy all varieties of risk in Contract, Commercial and Developer Surety, Directors' and Officers' Liability, Fidelity, and Professional Liability including Media Liability, as well as Warranty products.

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