ResponsibilitiesPreparing and delivering timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with analyses and reports for management in accordance with ASPEAssisting in the completion of all bank and shareholder reporting and managing cash and ensuring appropriate levels of cash are in the correct accountsEnsuring the appropriate split between operating and trust cash, ensuring monthly completion of all trust reconciliations and providing weekly cash and trust reportingAssisting in the year‑end financial statement engagements and responding to requests from external accountantsWorking with auditors to create a clean opinion on Axis’ audited financial statementsProvides financial analysis as needed for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiationsEnsuring appropriate record keeping and documentation, implementing internal control procedures to mitigate risksCompleting monthly general ledger reconciliationProviding analysis on variances vs. prior month/year and vs. budget and ensuring compliance with appropriate regulatory and provincial/federal government reportingAssisting with tax accrual calculations and ensuring appropriate level of controls to safeguard company assetsModifying and adapting the accounting policy as needed and reviewing and upgrading accounting software and systemsCollaborating with the HR recruitment team, maintaining, developing, and attracting skilled staffActing as liaison between direct reports, senior management, internal, and external stakeholders when issues arise requiring attention and performing staff performance evaluations and making recommendations as requiredCollaborating with the director of finance and other department managers to oversee the development of workflow systems designed to effectively and efficiently manage workload of the teamLeading the team and providing a work environment that is supportive of the productivity and morale of all staffContributing to a positive team environment by working efficiently, professionally, and in a friendly mannerExecuting and facilitating regular meetings with staffMonitoring and auditing workflowsEnsuring staff feel supported and heard by department leadership teamCommunicating Axis’ goals and achievementsCollaborating with staff to monitor objectives & key results (OKRs)Providing training and mentorshipImmediately dealing with staff issues and working towards a timely resolutionDeveloping and maintaining high service level standards for the departmentQualities We ValueProviding friendly, professional serviceMaking a positive difference to those around youSharing ideas and working with a great team of proactive, innovative thinkersLearning, growing, and pushing past barriersLiving with integrity and taking ownership of your work and actionsOutstanding TraitsBuilding relationships – with clients and colleagues … you are a people person!Staying on top of priorities … know every deadline and live by your to‑do list!Paying attention to the little things that make a big difference … dot your I’s, cross your T’s, and check all your boxes to make sure it’s done right the first time!Managing your time … with deadlines looming, keep your cool, knowing you’ve got this!Proactively getting stuff done … follow up and follow through!Working behind the scenes to ensure an exceptional customer experience … knowing that the customer expects excellence … and so do you!Required QualificationsPost secondary degree – Commerce, Business Administration5+ years post‑designation industry experienceFull cycle accounting experience, requiredBenefitsFun!From team‑building activities to contests and giveaways, holiday parties to virtual/in‑person social events, we believe in building connections, knowing that a happy team makes a happy workplace!Career potential & leadership opportunities . We pride ourselves on training and mentoring for success.Competitive Employee Benefits Plan.We offer medical, dental, long‑term disability, AD&D, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance coverage for you and your family.Work/Life Balance.Our offices operate 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, so no evenings or weekends. And we offer competitive vacation time and flex work options.Axis Insurance Managers Inc. is committed to fostering a culture of mutual respect and inclusion, recognizing that our success is enhanced by diversity. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain top talent from a diverse candidate pool.#J-18808-Ljbffr