Senior Financial Accountant

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Surrey, BC, CAN
Hybrid
76K-95K Annually
Senior level
Insurance • Financial Services
The Role
Manage financial information and accounting processes, including reports, annual budgets, presentations, forecasts, and financial integration for newly acquired entities. The role supports finance process improvements, responds to internal and external clients, and maintains accurate, high-quality accounting practices. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, a Commerce or Business degree focused on Finance or Accounting, substantial professional accounting experience, CPA designation, mergers and acquisitions experience, and auditing experience.
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We’re searching for a Senior Financial Accountant. Are you searching for new possibilities?

 

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. is growing and has a new opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant in Surrey, BC at our Head Office.  

 

Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $76,000 to $95,000 based on a 35-hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity.

 

Westland also offers a competitive annual short-term incentive program that enables employees to share in the rewards of the business and emphasizes the measures that are key to our success.

 

Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers.  Financial assistance is available for approved work-related training/development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

 

Discover what’s possible, with Westland.

 

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibility for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we're inviting amazing people like you to join us. 

 

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you manage critical financial information to support our growing business and maintain our high standards for client service. You will showcase your versatility, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.

  

Interested in learning more? 

 

Why you'll love Westland:

 

  • An open, flexible and welcoming workplace  
  • Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn 
  • Autonomy to drive your own success 
  • Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
  • A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health 
  • Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
  • Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients 

 

Why we’ll love You: 

 

  • You like numbers and people! You’re analytical with an eye for the details, along with a natural ability to build authentic relationships
  • You are a master organizer, who can multitask and manage shifting priorities
  • A natural problem solver with a keen eye for data and details
  • Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in Excel
  • A degree in Commerce or Business, with focus on Finance or Accounting
  • A minimum of four years’ experience as a financial Accountant/senior financial Accountant role with at least seven years of professional experience
  • CPA designation and experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Experience in auditing

 

 

Once here, you'll:

 

  • Be a contributing member of our inclusive culture, alongside a vibrant national team of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
  • Flawlessly execute our financial and accounting practices and processes, including reports, annual budgets, presentations, and forecast updates
  • Navigate the finance integration process of newly acquired entities with Westland policies and processes
  • Share your expertise in a variety of projects to improve our financial and accounting practices
  • Respond to internal/external clients in a timely and professional manner 

 

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Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way. 

 

You belong here 
We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open-minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation.  
 
At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  
 
If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected] 

Skills Required

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Degree in Commerce or Business with a focus on Finance or Accounting
  • At least four years of experience as a Financial Accountant or Senior Financial Accountant
  • At least seven years of professional experience
  • CPA designation
  • Experience in mergers and acquisitions
  • Experience in auditing
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The Company
HQ: Surrey
3,027 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Westland Insurance Group is a Canadian financial services company headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia. Founded in 1980, it operates in the insurance sector, providing insurance-related products and services to customers through its business and workforce across Canada and internationally. The company helps individuals and organizations manage risk, protect assets, and obtain coverage suited to their personal, commercial, and organizational needs.

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