Manager, Finance - Investment

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Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise. 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

Who we are

Intact Investment Management Inc. (“IIM”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation. Located in Montreal, QC, IIM is a growing team of in-house investment professionals who manage over $30 billion in assets for institutional investors, including IFC and its subsidiaries’ and pension funds' assets.

What we do

Growing our companies’ assets and safeguarding the financial future of our workforce is at the heart of what we do. We achieve this by nurturing our diverse team of experts who excel at producing consistent returns and ground-breaking investment strategies.

We strive to develop forward-thinking investment strategies by challenging the status quo. Our innovative drive and collaborative spirit allow us to respond quickly to market conditions so we can grow our business and continue to outperform the industry.

Our team

We are a leader in the investment management industry. Our award-winning team of in-house experts currently includes 70 team members and is growing. IIM is comprised of seven teams including the Fixed Income, Equity, Private Investment, Asset Allocation, Compliance, Trading and Transactional Support/reporting teams.

Come work with our team, learn and grow with a fast-developing team. At Intact Investment Management, your professional development is extremely important to us! 

We are looking for a Manager, Finance - Investment we will play a key role in supporting our growth.

Location: Montreal (2020 Robert-Bourassa)

About the role

Our candidate will be responsible for supporting the activities of the investment teams, delivering all financial information related to investments including external and internal reports, preparation of ad hoc analyzes for senior management as well as project supervision( regulatory or continuous improvement).

Leading a team of accountants, our candidate will participate in month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes, will ensure robustness of internal controls and will play an active role in the transformation, centralization of the  financial reporting delivered on our investments across the world.

Recurring scope

• Responsible of the financial close process including system feeds, controls, and the review of the results occurs in a timely basis and with the highest level of quality.
• Responsible of all investments related internal reporting.
• Coordinate the work with external auditors.
• Responsible of the implementation of any new or changed accounting standards and/or any significant transaction.
• Collaborate with other Finances Team (FP&A, accounting research) for the integration of our investments results in the global reporting

Participation in project activities

• Continually aim for improvement, automation and integration of reporting on our investments
• Influence outcome of special projects impacting reinsurance team.

Skills:

• CPA designation, an asset
• Audit experience in an audit firm, an asset
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and 5 years as a manager.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Leadership skills, team player, independent and efficient
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to persuade, influence and motivate from a wide variety of functional background.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingualism (French / English) –Need to interact on a regular basis with an English-speaking clientele and colleagues across the country.

What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

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