Senior Accountant

Aon Corporation • Surrey, BC

50d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aon’s Captive & Insurance Management team is an integral part of Aon’s global operations. Our 500+ captive insurance professionals manage over 1,000 captive insurance companies across 39 locations around the globe, representing more than 15% of the captive insurance market. Our clients span every sector and Industry and are primarily made up of Fortune 500 companies. This is a hybrid role with our Calgary office. Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Accounting degree or captive insurance experience is required
• (Re)Insurance accounting experience is essential
• Ability to lead a team of financial services professionals, with a dedicated management approach is essential
• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and improve methods and approaches
• Ability to develop good working relationships within the Aon network and industry
• Ability to research, discuss and implement revised or new accounting guidelines or regulatory requirements
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or equivalent or CPA candidate a plus, but not required
• Prior experience with captive management is highly desirable
• IFRS 17 experience
• Insurance designation(s) a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial reporting for a portfolio of client accounts and serving as the primary contact for individuals from various departments, such as risk management, corporate controllership, tax, legal, etc.
• Lead client service teams for a portfolio of clients ensuring quality and timeliness of financial reporting and regulatory filings
• Mentor and develop accounting team members
• Coordinate efforts with outside service providers, including actuaries, auditors, investment managers, brokers, claims adjusters and outside counsel to proactively meet client needs
• Communicate and execute business plan changes with State regulators
• Prepare and present materials during client board meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior