Intact Ventures - Associate/Manager, Finance and Operations

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Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for an Associate/Manager, Finance and Operations to join our growing team!

Who we’re looking for: We want someone who is keen to learn new skills, be creative in problem solving, and work within a fast paced and energetic team. We are willing to train anybody coming into this role who brings the right attitude – even if your background doesn’t match this job posting perfectly, you may still be the right fit!

What you’ll do here:

This role will help manage all support functions for Intact Ventures from a finance and operations perspective. 

Financial Management

• Driving Intact Ventures’ quarterly valuation process, including developing valuation approaches, working with the Investment Team to build consensus, and presenting to Intact Ventures’ valuation committee

• Coordinate quarterly and annual audit activities working with external auditors and internal accounting and tax teams

• Prepare monthly and quarterly updates to be shared with key stakeholders pertaining to investment activity, portfolio performance, and strategy

Fund Operations

• Owning the portfolio monitoring process and portfolio company metrics (e.g., up to date ownership metrics, financial results, etc.)

• Assist with the creation, refinement, and maintenance of fund-level tracking and management tools (e.g., position tracking, reserves analysis, performance metrics)

• Ensure Intact Ventures collects and maintains thorough documentation related to its investments and transactions

• Serve as a point of contact with Intact Financial Corporation key functions including, Tax, Accounting, Finance, Investor Relations, Public Relations, Social Responsibility, etc.

• Help coordinate closing processes for new investments and liquidation events, including managing wires and distributions, working with legal on document review/execution, and ensuring appropriate control adherence

• Assist with Intact Ventures’ external communication strategy including Website / LinkedIn updates, helping plan events, and representing the firm

What you bring to the table:

Must Haves

• 2-5 years in strategy, accounting, finance, FP&A, corporate development, or operations type role

• The ability to think innovatively to solve problems and improve processes

• Proven track record working with fast-paced and high-performance teams

• Hyper attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact independently with senior executives

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Undergraduate degree mandatory

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in investment fund operations or a finance role at a startup

• Accounting designation

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What we offer
 

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

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, 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.

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