Assistant Director, Operational Accounting

Job Description

Build the future with us

Are you passionate about operational accounting and looking to exercise hands-on leadership rooted in day-to-day activities? Do you enjoy developing an in-depth understanding of processes, challenging existing practices, and mobilizing teams around rigorous and sustainable ways of working?

As Assistant Director, Operational Accounting, you will oversee the execution and reliability of daily accounting activities. You will contribute to strengthening internal controls, maintaining sound documentation practices, and continuously improving the processes that support financial statement preparation and financial disclosure for iA Auto and Home and Prysm.

This role is a great opportunity to leverage your accounting expertise and hands-on leadership within a committed team where rigor, collaboration, and operational efficiency are key.

What you will accomplish with us

As Assistant Director, Operational Accounting, you will be at the heart of our operations. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Act as an operational leader within the accounting team by supporting, coaching, and developing team members under your responsibility;
• Maintain active involvement in day-to-day accounting operations, including the review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses;
• Ensure the quality and reliability of transactions and accounting entries related to banking activities, accounts payable, and premium collections;
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate the team’s work to meet tight month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deadlines, which may require increased flexibility during these periods;
• Act as the lead contact with our banking institution, maintain a strong business relationship, and manage complex day-to-day banking matters;
• Manage and optimize cash flow;
• Act as the accounting lead for another iA Financial Group subsidiary, iA Advantages, Property and Casualty Insurance Inc., including accounting reviews and operational support;
• Review supporting documentation, responses, and reconciliations prepared by the team, and manage technical matters related to external audits as well as regulatory and internal requests;
• Oversee the implementation, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of internal controls and ensure their rigorous application;
• Lead and structure continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, the quality and reliability of transactions and accounting entries, and risk reduction;
• Actively participate in meetings related to the implementation of new products or partnerships, or changes to existing ones, representing the operational accounting function;
• Work closely with internal partners, including actuarial, operations, tax, and corporate teams, to ensure sound accounting and operational treatments;
• Act as a change agent within the team, foster adoption of new practices, and support smooth transitions.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with a concentration in accounting;
• Holds the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation;
• Has a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in operational accounting, including the review and oversight of accounting activities;
• Has demonstrated people management experience;
• Has excellent knowledge of IFRS standards, auditing, taxation, and taxes;
• Has experience in the insurance and/or reinsurance industry, which is considered a significant asset;
• Has in-depth knowledge of Oracle ERP, considered an asset;
• Has excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and is highly comfortable using the Microsoft suite;
• Demonstrates hands-on leadership, patience, professional judgment, a strong sense of ownership, and intellectual curiosity;
• Is able to remain highly involved in day-to-day operations while maintaining a structured perspective focused on continuous improvement;
• Demonstrates the ability to mobilize a team, support change, and maintain high standards of quality and rigor;
• Has a very advanced level of proficiency in French, as the team is French-speaking and day-to-day work and communications are conducted in French;
• Has an intermediate level of proficiency in English, as the incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate with English-speaking suppliers and teams on a regular basis.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development come together with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• Artificial intelligence made accessible to everyone, helping increase personal effectiveness and support the organization’s growth;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone’s potential can be expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive benefits

• Flexible group insurance;
• Competitive pension plan;
• Employee share purchase plan;
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days;
• Telemedicine services;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Ergonomic furniture program;
• Performance bonus;
• Discounts on iA products;
• And much more!

Apply now and take the lead in your career, where your talent truly matters!

Hesitating to apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, take the opportunity to apply. There may be a place for you here, and we want to get to know you!

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

Industrial Alliance, Auto and Home Insurance Inc.

Posting End Date

2026-11-20

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes of the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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