Senior Financial Analyst, Group

The Opportunity: At Equitable we believe great things happen when we work together. Were a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If youre passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment wed love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care passion and curiosity. We put people above all else strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive our Group Finance team in a highly visible role where you will support the financial integrity reporting and regulatory compliance of our Group business. As a key contributor you will provide financial analysis accounting expertise and leadership on reporting tax and process improvement initiatives while partnering with stakeholders across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to influence business decisions support strategic projects and help ensure compliance with IFRS OSFI CLHIA Canadian tax regulations and other industry one of the regions top employers and be part of something that truly makes a Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo ON a minimum of two (2) assigned consecutive days every other week plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum youll do:Provide financial analysis forecasting insights accounting guidance and support to staff management and business partners on complex accounting reporting and financial control in business unit and corporate projects system changes and PeopleSoft support activities to maintain data integrity enhance reporting processes and improve financial controls and operational monthly financial reporting activities including general ledger accounting management reporting journal entries accruals and the preparation of reports for senior management and the Board of opportunities and implement accounting and finance process improvements and automationPerform monthly quarterly and annual reinsurance settlements reporting and accounting activities including responding to industry reinsurance statistical information requests and process and reconcile payments related to Third Party Claims Payers and Third-Party Health Connector Providers while reconciling bank accounts for EFT PAD cheque and online payment reconcile and investigate Group accounting working papers tax accounts and financial records ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies and response to audit inquiries while maintaining strong internal as the Group Tax Team Coordinator leading a cross-functional team to ensure tax changes are appropriately implemented across the Group division and reconciled accurately within the general youll bring:Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (or international equivalent) and minimum 3 years of relevant financial reporting and analytical skills with the ability to prepare reports for management and Board-level audiences and translate complex financial information into actionable accounting and controls expertise including account reconciliations internal controls accounting policy development risk mitigation and documentation of ability to understand interpret and communicate the key drivers of business results to cross functional stakeholders and senior ability to partner with cross-functional Internal and External stakeholders to resolve complex accounting and financial reporting issues provide recommendations and support sound business developing and maintaining accounting models improving and automating processes and participating in projects that impact accounting financial reporting or business and mentorship capabilities with the ability to train coach and support other finance and accounting team members while delivering timely accurate relevant and concise financial information and budgeting insights to supporting financial reporting changes and maintaining compliance with IFRS OSFI CLHIA and other regulatory requirements including the implementation of new accounting to assess and implement tax-related changes across the in it for you:Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and developmentopportunitiesTotal Rewards: Incentive pay annual salary reviews employer-paid benefits and pensionmatchingTime Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each yearFlexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind complemented by a dress for your day approachAt Equitable were committed to fair pay and an inclusive accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage just reach out to us at Were happy to base pay will be based on your skills qualifications experience and addition to your salary this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance plus a wide range of competitive benefits. If youre selected to move forward our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program so you know exactly whats To: Director Group FinanceDepartment: Group FinanceTerm: Permanent Full-Time