Analyst, Loan and Insurance Accounting

Fairstone Bank•Montreal, QC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fairstone Bank and its family of brands are united in delivering innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their goals. Over the years, our brand family has grown. In 2024, Home Trust Company, Home Bank and Oaken Financial became part of the Fairstone Bank family of brands, alongside Fairstone, EdenPark and Fig. Together, we are the leading alternative lending bank in Canada. We have the collective experience and expertise to better serve our customers and foster our partners’ growth. With a diverse suite of products—residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, credit cards, retail and automobile financing, personal loans and digital lending—we offer financial solutions tailored to all Canadians, including newcomers, small-business owners, smart investors and savvy consumers. Backed by nearly a century of lending experience through its legacy companies, Fairstone Bank and its brand family are proud to be Canada’s leading alternative lending bank. Join Fairstone as an Analyst, Loan and Insurance Accounting and be part of our talented and growing team! The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the workings of a financial institution, an understanding of consumer lending and related optional Insurance products. The individual needs to demonstrate a quick ability to manage fixed assets and insurance procedures and work with various departments, system and products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Relevant work experience (5 years or more), at a large financial institution and working for a multinational corporation.
Detail oriented with excellent problem solving and strong analytical skills.
Data mining experience desired.
Strong accounting fundamental skills.
Ability to network and communicate effectively across levels and departments.
Team player but must have the ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
Solid oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office, specifically advanced skills in Excel.

Nice To Haves

A professional accounting designation, a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in analyzing financial results, preparing variance analysis and ensuring timely and accurate financial and management reporting.
Accounting for Fixed Assets and optional Insurance products, this includes but not limited to Calculation and booking of commissions on sale of insurance products
Management of Insurance cash settlement processes with Vendors.
Monitor controls around accounting of all loan products and optional Insurance products
Assist branch network with accounting related queries for optional products.
Work closely with Cash reconciliation team to ensure that all cash is accounted for appropriately.
Perform account reconciliations by ensuring that guidelines and policies around accounting processes are adequate and effective, and all balances are substantiated by proper documentation.
Present financial results for the option insurance oversight committee; and implement new regulations working closely with to external vendors and legal department.
Continually review existing procedures (establishing new policies where needed) to incorporate change in reporting and accounting requirements.
Support the reporting team during external / internal audits