Finance Manager - Cambridge, Canada - Cowan Insurance Group

Cowan Insurance Group

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

You enjoy
managing a team and contributing to a culture encouraging growth and development.

You have strong comprehension skills that allow you to be a
quick learner.

You
adapt well to change and enjoy implementing new projects or process improvements.

You're
detail-oriented with strong
accounting skills to ensure accurate financial reporting.

If you're nodding, this
Finance Manager **role at Cowan Insurance Group may be perfect for you

What's the ask?

Reporting to the Controller, the Finance Manager will lead several members of the third party administration (TPA) finance department which includes overseeing accounts receivable, remittances, banking, and financial reporting.

Our TPA department is unique because we are administering group benefits plans on behalf of our clients; from billing to collections to remittances to claims payments, this department does it all This individual should be self-motivated and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

What you will achieve:

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee bank reconciliation process to ensure all transactions are posted and have appropriate supporting documentation
Evaluate controls and processes to ensure risks are effectively managed throughout the organization and find solutions for control gaps identified
Support, develop, and lead the finance team through coaching and providing opportunities for growth and more challenging work, including reviewing performance of direct reports and providing feedback on an ongoing basis
Review & approve outgoing payments ensuring company policies are being followed
Help with projects that promote company growth initiatives and efficiencies
Review reconciliations and analyses for claims funding requests and payments to carriers and brokers
Monitor cashflow of several bank accounts to ensure sufficient cash onhand and that payments and transfers are not missed

What does it take?

2 + plus years of managing an accounting/finance team
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
Sound knowledge of Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
Comfortable dealing with company personnel at various levels
Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Who we are

Canadian-owned and operated, Cowan Insurance Group is a leading independent insurance brokerage and consulting operation, providing real value to our clients.

With over 500 employees hired out of 6 locations across Canada, we're proud to have been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2012.

We partner with leading national and international insurance companies to:

deliver insurance and risk management solutions to businesses, organizations and individuals

- advise on and create retirement, group benefits, disability management and international benefits programs for employee groups.

We also offer wealth and asset management as well as financial and succession planning services to individuals, and specialize in property, casualty and credit insurance.

What sets us apart?

Be in good company
Integrity matters. It drives our award-winning workplace culture and fuels our collective desire to help our clients, employees, and communities thrive.

Challenge your thinking
You're valued for your passion, drive and creativity. The pace is fast but the work is meaningful, interesting, and complex, just the way you like it.

Grow together
We believe in your potential. If you're looking to develop your expertise with learning opportunities and mentoring, we'll make that happen.

Benefits and perks

Competitive salary
Participate in our comprehensive benefits plan on day one — no waiting period
Companymatched Retirement Savings Plan
Companypaid training and development courses
Community involvement
Hybrid work environment

Are you interested?
Please Apply

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.

If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

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