Senior Financial Analyst

CURIE (Canadian Universities Reciprocal Insurance Exchange) located in Burlington, Ontario delivers cost effective, and solutions based, commercial insurance and risk management services to its members; Canadian post-secondary institutions in 9 provinces across the country.

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning and budgeting processes, prepare and analyze financial statements and reports, provide financial guidance and assist with the monthly close processes.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting activities and present financial information and models clearly and concisely.

The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented, and process-oriented self-starter with a strong foundation in finance and accounting. They will also have insurance industry experience and the ability to manage multiple projects accurately within tight deadlines.

This position directly reports to the Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file quarterly & annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Prepare and file regulatory P&C filings and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare and file provincial premium tax returns.
• Prepare and analyze quarterly and annual financial materials for the Board meetings.
• Understand and effectively communicate financial results to management.
• Leading and overseeing accounts payables and receivables, bank reconciliation on a monthly basis with respective journal entry postings.
• Leading budgeting and monthly/quarterly close processes.
• Perform financial analytics as part of the quarterly reports.
• Prepare audit material and provide support for internal and external audit processes.
• Proactively look for efficiencies in processes and policies, establishing and maintaining well documented internal controls register and process manuals.
• Assist in various implementation policies (e.g. new accounting system implementation).
• Working with SVP Finance & Operations on ad hoc projects and supporting insurance Reciprocal and Brokerage operations when needed.
• Prepare and analyze stress testing and solvency testing.
• Participate and encourage transfer of knowledge between staff of finance team.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and IFRS compliant financial statements and disclosures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy and details.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to explain difficult concepts to audiences of different levels of understanding.
• Strong ability to manage multiple deliverables while driving desired results.
• Proven ability to build and maintain successful relationships with business partners.
• Proven flexibility, adaptability, and creativity to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Must have advanced Excel, Word skills and usage of AI tools.
• Highly motivated with the ability to consistently seek improvements to current processes.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field.
• Strong technical accounting experience in IFRS (min 7 years of accounting experience).
• Accounting designation (e.g. CPA) required.
• Insurance industry experience with understanding of claims, premiums and reinsurance preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct considered an asset.

At CURIE, our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our guiding principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employee’s lives and careers.