Director, Group Accounting Policies

Director, Group Accounting Policies

We are currently looking for a Director, Group Accounting Policies, in the Corporate Finance team who will play an important role in supporting our growth. If you are looking for a stimulating career in a dynamic and constantly evolving work environment, this position is for you.

In this senior role, the Director will provide practical leadership on Group accounting policies, IFRS interpretation, complex transactions, and related financial reporting matters across the organization. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior finance leaders and business partners, the Director will translate technical requirements into clear, business-oriented guidance that strengthens accounting governance and supports informed decision-making.

REPORTING/TEAM STRUCTURE

Reporting to the Vice-President, Group Financial Controller, the Director will lead the Group Accounting Policies function and work closely with senior finance leaders and business partners across the organization.

WORKPLACE: Montreal (2020, Robert-Bourassa), QC (Hybrid)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Director will lead the Group Accounting Policy function, providing senior guidance to business units and Corporate Finance on complex accounting matters and significant transactions. The role involves playing a key advisory role in major strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, by assessing accounting implications, advising on purchase price allocation matters, and providing practical guidance on complex accounting considerations. The Director will own and continuously enhance Group accounting policies, ensuring consistent IFRS application across all entities and driving high-quality financial reporting. They will monitor new or amended IFRS requirements, assess their impact on the Group, and provide practical guidance to support timely implementation. The role includes driving adoption of new standards and accounting changes, partnering with finance leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver compliant and practical solutions. The Director will prepare and review technical accounting position papers for complex transactions, ensuring conclusions are robust, audit-ready, aligned with IFRS, and reflective of the underlying business substance. They will provide oversight of the annual goodwill and intangible assets impairment testing process, including key judgments, assumptions, documentation, and stakeholder alignment. The Director will partner with External Reporting to develop clear and complete financial statement disclosures for complex transactions, key judgments/estimates, and IFRS changes, ensuring clarity, completeness, and consistency. They will act as a primary contact with external auditors on technical accounting matters, supporting clear documentation, timely responses, and efficient resolution of audit inquiries. Finally, they will build and lead a high-performing technical accounting team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, compensation input, and a structured learning & development plan.

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Professional designation required (CPA or equivalent)

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in large, complex and/or multinational environments, including accounting, advisory services, audit, or equivalent business experience, with demonstrated people leadership experience.

• Deep technical knowledge of IFRS and demonstrated ability to apply accounting standards to complex business transactions.

• Track record of leading or supporting the adoption and implementation of new or amended IFRS standards.

• Experience in the insurance and financial services industry is considered a strong asset.

• SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical, judgment, and synthesis skills, with a pragmatic approach to complex matters and the ability to communicate clear technical positions to senior stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English and French, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities and deadlines.

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and engage a high-performing team.

• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and influence outcomes.

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical judgment.

• Bilingualism (French / English) – Need to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking clientele and colleagues across the country.

• LI-Hybrid

• Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.

• We are an equal opportunity employer

• At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

• We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

• As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

• We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

• 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.

• Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

• Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

• If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

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