Senior Finance Specialist, Innovation and Reinsurance

3 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada CMHC - SCHL Full time
About the Role

As a Senior Specialist, Innovation, you will play a key role in supporting the Accounting Operations and Procurement Team in the implementation of a flood reinsurance program. This program aims to advance the implementation of a national flood reinsurance program by 2025, as announced in the Budget 2024.

In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders to design and implement the accounting and procurement operations/processes of the new flood reinsurance entity. This includes general and tax accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, travel & expenses, procurement, and vendor risk management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement accounting and procurement processes for the new flood reinsurance entity.
  • Collaborate with the Financial Systems Group to design and develop a finance platform tailored to the operational and reporting needs of the new entity.
  • Manage the change process by engaging and communicating with stakeholders, providing technical leadership and coaching to more junior colleagues.
  • Lead all accounting and procurement operations of the new entity after its successful implementation.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in finance process design and implementation, external or internal auditing and/or accounting operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct research on unique business areas and rigorous analysis using critical thinking and judgement to resolve complex issues.
  • Proven experience in leading finance system implementation (including ERP systems) or transformation projects and managing change.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
  • Bilingualism (English and French).
Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA designation.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.



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