About Morison Insurance

Morison Insurance is a family-owned and operated independent brokerage with over 100 team members across six locations in Southern Ontario. Over the past 30 years, we’ve grown from a single downtown Hamilton office to one of the region’s most trusted names in insurance — and our team is at the heart of everything we do.

We’re a values-based company, which means every decision and every interaction is guided by our five core values: Go Beyond, Evolve, Own It, Our Promise, and Unified.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting team and oversee the financial operations of our growing brokerage. This is an on-site role based in Hamilton, working Monday to Friday with a team of insurance professionals who take pride in doing things right.

You’ll have ownership over the accounting function — from day-to-day transactions and financial controls to reporting, budgeting, and compliance — while keeping leadership well-informed and the department running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

Financial Oversight & Controls

Oversee the Accounting Department and monitor the overall financial performance of the company

Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with company procedures

Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

Monitor and manage transaction data to ensure accuracy and integrity

Payroll

Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule

Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and company policy

Transactions

Ensure accounts payable are processed and paid in a timely manner

Ensure accounts receivable are followed up and collected promptly

Maintain a system of controls over all accounting transactions

Reporting & Budgeting

Issue timely and complete interim financial statements for management on a monthly basis

Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics

Calculate variances from budget and report significant issues to management





Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual operating budgets

Provide a system of management cost reports

Prepare government returns, remittances, and payments

Communicate financial metrics clearly to the leadership team

Leadership & Special Projects

Actively support and contribute to the success of the accounting team

Contribute to and/or lead special projects as assigned

What You Bring

5+ years of accounting experience in a private firm, preferably in an insurance or financial services setting

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent

CPA designation preferred; candidates in the final stages of CPA designation will be considered

Ability to perform a wide range of accounting and finance activities with accuracy and confidence

Experience managing budgets and financial resources

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a energetic, fast-paced environment

Strong communication, task management, and prioritization skills An affinity for exploring new software tools to drive continuous improvement

Experience with Applied EPIC (our broker management system) is an asset

Experience processing payroll

What We Offer

Competitive salary

RRSP matching plan -7.5%

Group benefits plan (health, dental, and vision)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

4 weeks vacation

Paid personal days and extra days off at Christmas

Early Friday close on long weekends, May through October

Full commission on employee home and auto policies

Continuing education support

Modern offices and technology that supports teamwork, skills development, and collaboration A growing, family-owned brokerage with access to many markets and a team that genuinely cares

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Morison Insurance is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide disability-related accommodations throughout our recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please contact us at [email protected] or inform your interviewer during the selection process. We appreciate all applications and will contact candidates selected for interviews directly.

📌 Accounting Manager (hamilton) (Canada)
🏢 Morison Insurance Brokers
📍 Canada