Senior Financial Analyst, Shared Services (18 Month Contract)

Senior Financial Analyst, Shared Services (18 Month Contract)

Location: Hybrid - Toronto, Kingston, Montreal

The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $92,960 - $142,960. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only; fixed-term contract and casual roles are not eligible for annual bonus and would receive only the base salary component.

Empire Life is looking to hire a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team on an 18-Month Contract! We are actively seeking candidates to fill a current, open position.

The Senior Finance Analyst, Shared Services Analyst participates in all aspects of the Company’s shared services requirements related to investment and segregated fund products and associated client transactions. The incumbent is guided by defined goals and objectives and works under the supervision of the Manager, Trust Accounting.

Why pursue this opportunity

Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.

Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.

What you’ll be working on

• Participate in the end-to-end trust accounting function, including processing of unit holder and cash transactions, fees, receivables and asset transfers in accordance with required timelines to ensure transactions and records are valid, accurate and complete

• Prepare and/or review the daily reconciliation of bank accounts

• Maintain analyze and review general ledger accounts on a daily basis

• Prepare dealer commission reconciliations and validate the accuracy of monthly and quarterly reports generated for trailing commissions

• Resolve issues and exceptions (e.g., out of balance items) identified and perform root-cause analyses to ensure solutions and preventative measures are developed and implemented

• Ensure timely escalation of items that require involvement of management

• Collaborate with business units, banks, fund managers, external administrators and vendors as well as other key stakeholders to identify and resolve issues and reconcile items

• Collaborate with the broader Finance, Retail Operations and Investment teams to develop strategies to obtain relevant information from corporate systems

• Assist in the implementation of tools and methods designed to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of processes and output applicable to the trust accounting/cash team functions; ensure new processes and procedures are communicated and followed, provide training support and maintain up-to-date procedure manuals

• Compile data from various sources to support the cash management function to ensure accurate and adequate cash transfers, positions and reporting for all fund portfolios

• Implement daily cash management function, including cash flow forecasting, cash position reporting to senior management, reconciliation of broker accounts and cash positions

• Ensure investment activities are appropriately recorded in a timely manner to support accurate financial reporting

• Lead and/or participate in all aspects of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process

• Act as a subject matter expert for other members of the Corporate Accounting team and line of business teams for routine complex transaction activity.

• Ensure work adheres to regulatory guidelines, compliance requirements and operational procedures

• Research, recommend and implement solutions to improve the effectiveness of internal controls within the area

• Prepare and provide management with information for decision making and further action

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors and assist management with the preparation and delivery of information from auditor requests

• Lead or participate in projects and initiatives

• Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment.

• Help identify potential project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.

• Help ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and specifications.

• Assist in training and developing new team members

• Other duties as assigned by the Management

What we’re looking for you to have

• Completion of a university degree with courses in financial accounting, management and business administration

• 5+ years of professional work experience within the accounting and finance discipline, preferably in the insurance and/or financial services industry

• Proven experience with bank and general ledger account reconciliations, financial systems and/or operations within a payroll or banking environment.

• Trust accounting experience is an asset

• Knowledge of segregated fund and mutual fund products as well as associated operations, regulatory and accounting requirements

• Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and database software, with advanced Microsoft Excel competency strongly preferred

• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet, database and word processing software

• Knowledge of Unitrax, Ingenium e-Capsil, c-Capsil, Portia is an asset

• Knowledge of insurance policy administrative systems is an asset

• CPA designation or working towards

• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks or projects

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines

• Ability to think logically, analyze and solve problems

• High attention to detail/accuracy

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Well-developed communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions

• Empire Life operations under Hybrid work environment. Staff working remotely are required to work within Canada.

Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non-sales positions

• Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions

• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, which includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account

• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date

• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave

• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs

• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca