Finance Manager

You enjoy **managing** a team and contributing to a culture encouraging growth and development.

You have strong comprehension skills that allow you to be a **quick learner**.

You **adapt well to change** and enjoy implementing new projects or process improvements.

You’re **detail-oriented** with strong **accounting skills** to ensure accurate financial reporting.

If you’re nodding, this **Finance Manager** **role at Cowan Insurance Group may be perfect for you

**What’s the ask?**

Reporting to the Controller, the Finance Manager will lead several members of the third party administration (TPA) finance department which includes overseeing accounts receivable, remittances, banking, and financial reporting. Our TPA department is unique because we are administering group benefits plans on behalf of our clients; from billing to collections to remittances to claims payments, this department does it all This individual should be self-motivated and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

**What you will achieve**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Oversee bank reconciliation process to ensure all transactions are posted and have appropriate supporting documentation
- Evaluate controls and processes to ensure risks are effectively managed throughout the organization and find solutions for control gaps identified
- Support, develop, and lead the finance team through coaching and providing opportunities for growth and more challenging work, including reviewing performance of direct reports and providing feedback on an ongoing basis
- Review & approve outgoing payments ensuring company policies are being followed
- Help with projects that promote company growth initiatives and efficiencies
- Review reconciliations and analyses for claims funding requests and payments to carriers and brokers
- Monitor cashflow of several bank accounts to ensure sufficient cash on-hand and that payments and transfers are not missed

**What does it take?**
- 2 + plus years of managing an accounting/finance team
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
- Sound knowledge of Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Comfortable dealing with company personnel at various levels
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills

**Who we are**
Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients. With over 500 employees hired out of 6 locations across Canada, we’re proud to have been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

- deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals
- advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.

**What sets us apart?**

**Be in good company**
Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

**Challenge your thinking**
You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

**Grow together**
We believe in your potential. If you’re looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we’ll make that happen.

**Benefits and perks**
- Competitive salary
- Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
- Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan
- Company-paid training and development courses
- Community involvement
- Hybrid work environment

**Are you interested?**

Please Apply

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

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