Manager, Finance & Accounting Jobs

BCM Insurance Company is a policyholder owned, growth oriented property and casualty insurer serving the Niagara Region since 1880. Through personalized, local service, we offer quality insurance products for home, farm, automobile and commercial through experienced insurance professionals and dedicated agents. As a Mutual we are focused on building relationships with our policyholders and building a team spirit within our organization. We are looking for the right candidate to join the BCM Team!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Manager, Finance & Accounting is responsible for leading BCM’s accounting and finance activities, driving the development of financial strategies and metrics, establishing strong internal controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will oversee the planning and budgeting process, financial reporting and analysis, payroll, and AR/AP functions.

In addition, the incumbent will be responsible to:

• Identify and advance projects for continuous improvement, facilitating the implementation of improved financial processes and efficiencies
• Manage internal controls in an IFRS17 environment, deliver timely tax filings and ensure FSRA compliance
• Direct and manage the finance & accounting team, provide leadership, technical guidance, workflow distribution and professional development opportunities
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, financial projections, forecasts, and analysis
• Maintain collaborative business relationships with external auditors, actuary, regulators and our reinsurance partner
• Provide strategic analysis, interpreting results to drive improved decision making insights and capabilities

You Bring

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
• University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Experience working with Guidewire is an asset
• 3+ years accounting & finance supervisory experience, ideally in the insurance industry
• 7+ years progressive accounting/finance experience

We Offer

• RRSP matching contributions
• Comprehensive benefits including paid sick time, dental, health and vision benefits paid by BCM
• Competitive salary, BCM is proud to be a Certified Livable Wage employer*
• On-site gym, company events and a great work culture

Interested? We Want to Hear From You

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience in confidence. Application deadline is June 30, 2023.

BCM Insurance welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicant needs through all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require special accommodation during the application process, please let us know in your submission.

Please note, all new employees are required to be vaccinated and submit proof of vaccination as a condition of their offer of employment prior to their start date, subject to any valid human rights accommodations.

We thank all candidates for their applications. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.