The Opportunity
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 to Expect
- 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 You Bring
- 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
High degree of proficiency with English required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.
About UsActual 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 [email protected].
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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What We Do
Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities. Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here. If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.
