Job Description
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, we’re seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Financial Analyst to lead period‑end investment reconciliations. You will be the go‑to expert bridging investment operations, custodians, and the general ledger—ensuring our investment portfolio is complete, accurate, and timely for financial reporting.
What can you expect in this role?
- Reconcile cash transactions and position activity (buys/sells, income, corporate actions) between the investment custodian(s) and the corporate investment tool (Portia)
- Work closely with the Investments team to analyze variances, identify root causes, and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, amortization/accretion, realized/unrealized gains/losses, investment fees)
- Reconcile the general ledger to the investment portfolios, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and appropriate cut‑off
- Monitor compliance with accounting policies under IFRS
- Own month‑end and quarter‑end close deliverables related to investments: reconciliations, financial statement and MDA-related disclosures, variance analysis, and supporting schedules
What do you bring to the role?
- Completed post-secondary degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional designation considered an asset (e.g. CPA, CFA)
- Experience with investment accounting/reconciliation, and knowledge of investment products (e.g., equities, bonds, money market; familiarity with derivatives such as futures, options, or FX forwards)
- Strong proficiency with Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization, as well as external parties
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Self-starter who can identify opportunities for improvement and execute on them
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet firm deadlines
- Experience with investment accounting systems (e.g., Portia) considered an asset
- Knowledge and experience with IFRS considered an asset
Salary Range: $73,500 - $123,500
About Us
Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.
This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@economical.com.
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).
About The Team
Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.
