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Senior Accountant

@ Aon Corporation

Alberta

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Overview

Aon Corporation is hiring a Senior Accountant for its Captive & Insurance Management team in Calgary, Alberta, on a hybrid basis. The role oversees financial reporting for a portfolio of captive insurance client accounts, leads client service teams, and mentors accounting staff. The posting states that the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and that applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee financial reporting for a portfolio of client accounts
  • Lead client service teams and ensure reporting and filing quality
  • Mentor and develop accounting team members
  • Coordinate outside service providers such as actuaries and auditors
  • Prepare and present materials for client board meetings

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor of Accounting degree or captive insurance experience
  • (Re)insurance accounting experience essential
  • Ability to lead a team of financial services professionals
  • IFRS 17 experience
  • CPA or CPA candidate a plus

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Employer posting date
2026-07-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Manages peopleYes
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyAccounting

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Aon Corporation

FieldValue
Company size10001+
HeadquartersLondon
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Job description

Senior Accountant, Captive Insurance - Alberta, Canada Role Type: Existing vacancy 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. 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. 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. What the day will look like 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 How this opportunity is different As a Senior Accountant, you will lead client service teams and will be a key contributor to our operational success. You will have direct contact with client contacts within the corporate controllership, risk management, tax, legal and other departments, as well as auditors, actuaries, investment managers, etc. At Aon, you are provided the opportunity to drive your career development and support your team members in their knowledge growth. Skills and experience that will lead to success Bachelor of Accounting degree or captive insurance experience is required CPA or equivalent or CPA candidate a plus, but not required Prior experience with captive management is highly desirable (Re)Insurance accounting experience is essential IFRS 17 experience Insurance designation(s) a plus, but not required 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 Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate. #LI-YT1 #LI-HYBRID 2581008
Senior Accountant, Captive Insurance - Alberta, Canada Role Type: Existing vacancy 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. 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. 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. What the day will look like 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 How this opportunity is different As a Senior Accountant, you will lead client service teams and will be a key contributor to our operational success. You will have direct contact with client contacts within the corporate controllership, risk management, tax, legal and other departments, as well as auditors, actuaries, investment managers, etc. At Aon, you are provided the opportunity to drive your career development and support your team members in their knowledge growth. Skills and experience that will lead to success Bachelor of Accounting degree or captive insurance experience is required CPA or equivalent or CPA candidate a plus, but not required Prior experience with captive management is highly desirable (Re)Insurance accounting experience is essential IFRS 17 experience Insurance designation(s) a plus, but not required 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 Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate. #LI-YT1 #LI-HYBRID

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