Manager, Operations Accounting - Banking

Co-operators•Guelph, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager Operational Accounting – Banking, leads a team responsible for cash handling and bank related reconciliations and associated accounts. This role ensures key controls are in place and adhered to in this high risk, fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of billing, banking, and receivables is required as this role provides SME support for various projects. Responsibilities also include continuous improvement with a focus on efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field
5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably within the insurance industry
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated financial acumen across billing, payments, banking, treasury, receivables, and insurance operations
Solid knowledge of banking and financial institutions, treasury functions, compliance, risk management, and internal controls
Experience working with Oracle Cloud and internal financial source systems, with the ability to apply systems knowledge in a complex operational environment

Nice To Haves

CPA designation considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high performing operations accounting team through clear goal setting, coaching, performance management, and career development while fostering an engaged and positive work environment
Oversee daily and period end bank related reconciliations, system clearing accounts, advisor billing, and payment processes across all entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls
Ensure key operational and financial controls are designed, documented, and consistently followed in a high risk, fast paced cash and banking environment, including quarter end reviews and CEO/CFO certification narratives
Act as escalation point for complex operational, control, or reconciliation issues, providing expert guidance and enabling sustainable resolution by the team
Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process, workflow, and efficiency enhancements across banking, billing, and receivables activities
Serve as subject matter expert and finance lead on cross functional projects and initiatives with banking and billing impacts, assessing risks, impacts, and change requirements for the team
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners, finance systems teams, and external banking partners to support reliable execution and client centered service
Support internal and external audit activities, proactively identifying areas of risk and partnering to address findings and ad hoc review requests