Job Description

Build the future with us

Are you passionate about accounting, continuous improvement, and the evolution of tools that support financial production? As an Accounting Analyst, you will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team whose mission is to reduce the workload of controllers during the financial close process.

You will contribute to coordinating the production chain, supporting accounting practices, and continuously improving processes, all within a clear and consistent governance framework.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and reach your full potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you'll accomplish with us

As an Accounting Analyst, you will take on a diverse role combining accounting governance and application management. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to implementing an efficient workflow for responding to requests, manage requests submitted to the team, gather relevant information, and ensure proper follow-up.
• Conduct an initial analysis of accounting issues and prepare first drafts of analyses, recommendations, or communications, while supporting advisors with their research, analyses, and documentation of accounting positions.
• Participate in updating and distributing accounting governance policies, directives, guides, and tools, as well as maintaining charts of accounts, supporting partners during the financial close process, and responding to requests from internal and external auditors.
• Contribute to maintaining and enhancing applications that support financial production by gathering and analyzing user needs, and collaborating with business and technology teams to implement appropriate improvements.
• Act as a resource person for users, follow up on requests, incidents, priorities, and timelines, plan and conduct acceptance testing, maintain accurate documentation, and support change management through communications, training, and knowledge transfer.
• Identify pain points and opportunities for improvement, then collaborate with business and technology teams to implement appropriate enhancements.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We are looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for their thoroughness, curiosity, and analytical mindset.
• Stands out for their commitment to customer service and ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Has 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in analysis.
• Holds a CPA designation or is in the process of obtaining it.
• Has experience working in a project environment or demonstrates a strong interest in applications and technology tools, an asset.
• Has an interest in artificial intelligence, automation, and digital tools, particularly in using them to simplify financial processes.
• Has knowledge of SQL, Power Query, or a similar tool, an asset.
• Has knowledge of the IFRS 17 accounting standard, an asset.
• Has strong French and English communication skills, both spoken and written, due to frequent interactions with English-speaking colleagues or internal partners.

Why you'll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development go hand in hand with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• Artificial intelligence is in everyone's hands, helping you increase your personal efficiency while supporting the organization's growth;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and thrive;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive benefits

• Flexible group insurance
• Competitive retirement plan
• Share purchase plan
• Vacation, wellness, and personal development days
• Telemedicine
• Employee and family assistance program
• Ergonomic office furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And much more!

Apply now and take the lead in your career, where your talent truly matters!

Hesitating to apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, take the leap and apply. Your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you!

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iA Financial Group

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Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.

Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

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