AVP, Accounting & Financial Controls

Welcome to ivari

Let us introduce ourselves. With 300+ employees across Canada, ivari is a company that’s making a difference in the world of life insurance. How? By finding and hiring employees who are passionate about helping people protect their families, and by giving them the best, most supportive workplace possible.

ivari is part of Sagicor Financial Corporation, a leading financial services provider based in the Caribbean, with a strong presence in North America. We offer a wide range of products and services, including life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration and investment services.

At ivari , everyone is welcome! It is our mission to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and the communities in which we do business. We offer an inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.

Here’s the job opportunity…

This position is an existing vacancy.

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance this position provides oversight and leadership to the company’s financial controls including ICFR (Internal Control over Financial Reporting) process, operational accounting and reinsurance reporting.

The role also maintains and continues to develop the company’s financial control framework through a robust ICFR process to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting and continues to adhere to regulatory standards to provide highest assurance to stakeholders. Provides operational accounting and reinsurance accounting technical support to various internal business areas as well as outsourcing partners.

As the Assistant Vice-President Accounting and Financial Controls, you will…

• Lead and enhance the ICFR program including scoping, risk assessment, key control framework, and remediation oversight
• Coordinate execution of the ICFR program
• Manage internal and external audits to coordinate requirements and priorities
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide deliver a robust control environment
• Oversee operational accounting and provide finance and accounting leadership to business owners
• Oversee reinsurance reporting and accounting coordination
• Oversee monthly and quarterly deliverables
• Oversee Account Reconciliation Process and Reporting
• Oversee projects and testing related to operational accounting
• Monitor developments in the accounting standards and provide leadership as needed to review the impact and implement as required
• Manage quarter-end deliverables from various areas including Finance, Actuarial, Corporate Tax, and Risk Management
• Manage quarter-end meetings with senior management
• Manage CFO IFRS17 deliverables to ensure processes and deliverables are on track
• Manage resources and staff development including coaching, mentoring and performance assessment
• Possess strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team to make the most of their abilities and recognize their full potential

What We Are Looking For…

• Professional accounting designation recognized in Canada (CPA)
• University degree in business or accounting
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of business experience, with not less than 5 years in a leadership role overseeing professional staff
• 5 years life insurance company accounting and financial control experience is required
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple and changing priorities
• Strong analytical, decision-making and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, focusing on relevant information and being able to explain complex concepts in easily understandable terms to a wide range of audiences
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and engaging across all levels
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a high-performing team

What We Pay…

S08 Pay Range: $125,000 to $175,000

What's In It For You…

At ivari, it's important for us to keep our people motivated, recognized, and rewarded. We offer competitive base salaries plus a bonus, one of the many reasons ivari is a great place to work.

We also offer health and dental benefits for the entire family from Day 1! But that’s just the beginning. When you join the ivari team you also get…

• A fantastic vacation plan and time off
• A pension plan with 100% match by ivari
• Employee savings plan with 75% match to help you save even more
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Recognition programs to cheer you on, motivate and reward
• Wellness programs to keep you healthy and happy

Who You Are…

Someone who enjoys a culture where everyone is genuinely respectful, and you can be your authentic self every day. Your contributions and opinions are not only sought but valued. You know the importance of, and live by, our core values of…

• Bringing clarity and focus to your work
• Taking ownership and doing what you say you will
• Remaining flexible
• Collaborating with others

Does this sound like you? We’re looking for great people to join our team!

Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current employees, without discrimination.

To apply, please email your resume to: ***email_hidden***

A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential. If you do require an accommodation, please email ***email_hidden***

• ivari does not utilize AI in our recruitment process to screen, select, or assess applicants