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About the Role

We are seeking a Director, Complex Accounting and Special Projects to join our Corporate Finance team and support our growth. This role offers a stimulating career in a dynamic and evolving work environment. The Director will provide leadership on Group accounting policies, IFRS interpretation, complex transactions, and financial reporting, acting as a trusted advisor to senior finance leaders and translating technical requirements into business-oriented guidance.

Responsibilities

Lead the Group Accounting Policy function, providing senior guidance on complex accounting matters and significant transactions.
Advise on major strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, assessing accounting implications and purchase price allocation.
Own and enhance Group accounting policies, ensuring consistent IFRS application and high-quality financial reporting.
Monitor and assess the impact of new or amended IFRS requirements, providing guidance for timely implementation.
Drive adoption of new standards and accounting changes, partnering with finance leaders and stakeholders.
Prepare and review technical accounting position papers for complex transactions.
Oversee the annual goodwill and intangible assets impairment testing process.
Partner with External Reporting to develop clear financial statement disclosures for complex transactions and IFRS changes.
Act as a primary contact with external auditors on technical accounting matters.
Build and lead a high-performing technical accounting team, including hiring, coaching, and development.

Requirements

Professional designation required (CPA or equivalent).
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in large, complex, and/or multinational environments, including accounting, advisory services, audit, or equivalent business experience.
Demonstrated people leadership experience.
Deep technical knowledge of IFRS and ability to apply accounting standards to complex business transactions.
Track record of leading or supporting the adoption and implementation of new or amended IFRS standards.
Experience in the insurance and financial services industry is considered a strong asset.

Skills

Strong analytical, judgment, and synthesis skills.
Pragmatic approach to complex matters.
Ability to communicate clear technical positions to senior stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French.
Ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex priorities and deadlines.
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and engage a high-performing team.
Strong collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively across functions and influence outcomes.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical judgment.
Bilingualism (French / English).

Location

Montreal (2020, Robert-Bourassa), QC

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated people leadership experience

Education Level

Professional designation required (CPA or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

149,600 - 182,800

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more
Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 20%
Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares
Pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security
Opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan

About the Company

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.