Senior Financial Analyst

Stewart Title • Toronto, ON

12d • CA$90,000 - CA$100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the Canadian Division of Stewart Title Guaranty Company, a leading provider of residential and commercial title insurance. As one of the largest title insurers in the world, Stewart Title specializes in providing our clients with exceptional service, deep expertise and innovative solutions to help close their real estate transactions with peace of mind. A Senior Financial Analyst based out of the Toronto office. This is a unique position that will require working on both Canadian and International financial accounting and reporting. The position requires a highly dynamic candidate with excellent general ledger and technical accounting skills, attention to detail, an ability to meet tight deadlines and a commitment to excellent performance. Experience with ERP systems will be considered a plus. This is a hybrid role, with 1–2 days per week expected in person at 200 Bay Street in Toronto.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working at a financial services organization in the areas of financial accounting/reporting and budgeting/financial analysis or an accounting firm
• University degree with a focus in finance or accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent understanding of accounting concepts and cycles
• Strong team orientation with ability to collaborate with internal clients, peers and management.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and the ability to troubleshoot
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within Finance as well as the client groups supported.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting designation or working towards one is desirable
• Understanding of insurance accounting concepts is a definite asset
• Experience with ERP systems will be considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• General ledger accounting, month end and quarter end closings and related reporting
• Prepare Prepaids & accruals reconciliations, payroll, balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, month end journal entries
• Prepare monthly Department wise Budget vs Actuals and provide insights and analysis to department managers
• Treasury administration, prepare bank reconciliations.
• Keeping necessary audit trials and supporting the Controller in compiling information for internal, external, tax and regulatory audits.
• Responsible for paying monthly/quarterly tax installments for sales tax and premium taxes
• Review AP and other expense invoices and recommend proper coding.
• Manage the Mexico US GAAP books close off and quarterly reporting
• To prepare IFRS 17 journal entries, reconciliations and support the Controller for regulatory filing preparations.
• To perform analysis on complex accounting issues and assist with ad hoc audit requests.
• Identify and implement solutions which improve efficiency and effectiveness through the elimination, simplification, and automation of processes.
• Prepare and deliver any other ad hoc management reports/ requests.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Stewart Title is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any aspect of the application process, please let us know.

What This Job Offers

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