Assistant Controller

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 **Assistant Controller** **role at Cowan Insurance Group may be perfect for you

**What’s the ask?**

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller would manage the corporate finance department which includes overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, month-end processing, and compliance. This individual would be responsible for reviewing the team’s work and answering their questions, as well as the development of their team members through frequent performance feedback. This individual should be self-motivated and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

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

- Lead projects that promote company growth initiatives and efficiencies
- Prepare forecasts and analyze financial information to support business leader decision making
- Oversee month-end close process to ensure all entries are posted and review reconciliations to ensure balance sheet accounts are well-supported and accurate
- Coordinate with audit firm and help our finance team provide the correct support to the auditors in a timely manner
- 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
- Prepare year-end financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for private enterprises
- Lead the annual budget process which involves coordinating with line of business leaders and analyzing overall results
- Review & approve outgoing payments ensuring company policies are being followed
- Monitor licensing and corporate compliance

**What does it take?**
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
- Two or more years of managing an accounting team
- 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 operating out of 12 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 Retirements Savings Plan
- Company-paid training and development courses
- Community involvement

**Are you interested?**

Send in your cover letter and resume and share your unique story with us.

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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