Controller

About The Organization

Since 1961, South Western Insurance Group Limited (SWG) has been a trusted Managing General Agent, offering a wide range of innovative insurance solutions for specialty, niche, and program needs. We proudly provide underwriting expertise to independent insurance brokers across Canada, helping them find the best solutions for their clients.

Our Nationwide Presence

Our team operates remotely from coast to coast, ensuring that we are accessible and responsive to our brokers' needs, no matter where they are located.

Our Commitment to Excellence and Innovation

At SWG, we are dedicated to excellence in underwriting, risk management, and customer service. We constantly refine our business practices to maintain the highest standards of service and innovation. Our goal is to support our brokers with unparalleled expertise and a proactive approach to finding solutions.

Our Vision

“To be the preferred MGA based on superior service and underwriting excellence delivered by knowledgeable staff.”

Our Culture

At SWG, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. Our employees are encouraged to innovate and grow, contributing to a dynamic and forward-thinking culture. We believe in investing in our people, who are the foundation of our success and the key to our continued growth.

Join us at SWG, where we combine tradition with innovation to lead the way in the insurance industry. Be a part of a team that values excellence, supports professional development, and is committed to making a difference.

We Also Offer

• Flexible work hours with work-from-home opportunity (100% remote)
• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (SWG pays for most premiums)
• Support of continuing education training and programs
  
  

About The Opportunity

The Controller will be accountable for overseeing the day-to-day activities and performance of a team of finance analysts. The Controller will be responsible for maintaining a financial reporting system, monitor internal controls and be involved in other financial activities.

Responsibilities Of The Controller

• Lead team of financial analysts, and continue to develop a cohesive group;
• Monitor internal controls; ensure that accounting/financial activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and SWG’s internal policies and procedures;
• Ensure compliance with all provincial and federal corporate tax requirements;
• Own cash management and internal control over cash and cash-related policies within a company;
• Oversee month-end and year-end close and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of general ledger;
• Ensure trust receivables and trust payables over 90 days are kept to a minimum and any issues are resolved in a timely manner;
• Lead the preparation of monthly financial statements;
• Compare financial results to budget as well as provide analysis and explanations for variances;
• Design and maintain financial forecasts, cash flow forecasts and variance analysis;
• Maintain financial reporting system and accounting system (Microsoft Dynamics) including GL chart of accounts and accounting mapping for financial reporting;
• Lead the effort in developing and reporting financial KPIs;
• Maintain and develop new financial reports for Senior Leadership;
• Lead the budget and forecasting preparation and analysis;
• Coordinate with external auditors during yearly audits and assists with market audits as required;
• Prepare and develop ad hoc reports to improve accounting systems, processes and reporting;
• Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting;
• Design and implement business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
• Focus on process improvement;
• Other duties as required.
  
  

What We Look For

The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual and collaborator who is client focused, proactive in dealing with situations and uses critical judgment to make decisions and offer solutions. In addition, we are seeking:

• CPA or CA designation;
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related studies;
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Financial Controllership role with experience managing finance professionals;
• Experience in conducting financial audits;
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics;
• Strong leadership and communication skills with proven supervisory skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities;
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Great Plains);
• Experience in Insurance Industry considered an asset;
• Detail and process orientated with strong analytical skills;
• Bilingual (French & English) is an asset.
  
  

Commitment to Open Doors

SWG is committed to creating the best work environment. Our open-door policy is essential in recognizing business issues as they rise and to address the changing needs of our diverse workforce. Challenging management is a component at SWG — some of our best ideas start from a conversation between a manager and a team member.

Diversity and Inclusion

SWG is an inclusive and accessible employer, committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We believe that diversity makes us better business partners and that embracing people’s differences can bring amazing results and fuel innovation. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Please inform us if you require any accommodation during the hiring process. We thank all applicants in advance, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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