Expense Consultant

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

Who is Allstate:

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. The company is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years and prioritizes supporting employees and fostering an inclusive, welcoming corporate culture. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to provide reassurance with its "You’re in Good Hands" promise.

Through our core values, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do. 

Benefits To Joining Allstate

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)
• Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment)
• Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions
• Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing
• Personal reflection day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Working within the community and giving back!
  
  

Role Designation: Hybrid with a requirement to go into our Markham office once a week.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Expense Consultant to join our dynamic Finance team. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to our expense management function, supporting financial reporting, month-end close activities, variance analysis, and the preparation of executive-level reporting materials. You’ll be working within a collaborative team of 7 and will be expected to engage with a wide variety of business stakeholders to drive clarity, accuracy, and financial discipline across departments.

Accountabilities

• Support month-end close activities, including journal entry reviews and variance analysis
• Investigate and explain differences between actuals and plan, identifying key drivers
• Prepare monthly departmental expense review packages and deliver insights to business leaders
• Assist in the development of executive-level reporting materials, including Operating Committee decks
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various business units and other finance teams to support business needs
• Ensure alignment with expense ratio targets and identify opportunities for cost optimization
• Continuously improve processes and reporting accuracy through effective organization and pivoting priorities as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data clearly
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders and explain results in a simple, actionable way
• Advanced analytical skills and experience working with large data sets
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills across multiple departments
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to pivot quickly and manage changing priorities
• Solid understanding of accounting basics (debits and credits)
• Experience working in a results-driven environment with significant financial targets
• CPA designation is an asset
• Experience in the insurance industry, particularly in FP&A or similar finance roles is an asset
  
  

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.