Controller (Ontario)

Controller (Ontario)

20 Sep
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Insurance Bureau of Canada
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Ontario

20 Sep

Insurance Bureau of Canada

Ontario

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, while supporting the team and fostering a positive work environment. This position plays a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, overseeing payment processing, and ensuring operational efficiency across financial processes.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management

Lead a Finance team of six, promoting collaboration and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and productivity.

Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to help them reach their full potential and maintain a positive team dynamic.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

Take the lead in preparing and managing internal and external financial reports, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and company requirements.

Manage the audit process (8 annual audits), ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial statements.

Budgeting and Financial Oversight

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets

Perform financial analysis to provide insights that help guide decision-making and strategy.

Stakeholder Engagement

Manage relationships with five key external clients, providing support for their financial services’ needs (e.g., accounts payable, payment processing, accounts receivable and monthly reporting).

Ensure clients receive timely and accurate financial information, fostering strong, long-term relationships.

Operational Efficiency

Oversee and strengthen internal controls to ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial reporting and to safeguard company assets.

Monitor controls over payment processing (including approvals, segregation of duties, and fraud prevention measures) to ensure accuracy and compliance.





Review and approve payments in accordance with delegated authority and internal policies.

Success in this role means providing clear and accurate financial information to support decision‑making, maintaining a well‑run finance team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You’ll ensure contribute to the smooth day‑to‑day financial operations while supporting the company’s long‑term success.

Qualifications
University degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics and a professional accounting designation (CA/CPA designation preferable but CGA or CMA accepted).

At least 10 years of experience in a similar financial role, with a focus on reporting, budgeting, and compliance.

Key Skills and Competencies
Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial software applications.

Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.

Comfortable communicating clearly and effectively with people at all levels of the organization.

Ability to manage and guide a small team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.

Experience in financial analysis and reporting, with the ability to present insights in an easy‑to‑understand way.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary and a benefits package including an employer pension‑matching program.

Hybrid work environment (Pilot policy requiring two in‑office days per month to be reviewed later in the year.)





Variety of job tasks to help accelerate your professional skills development.

Working with a top‑tier team, full of all‑stars and industry leaders.

Solid and supportive leadership with a focus on your development and growth.

Salary Range:
$125,486 – $170,000/year

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

IBC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.

IBC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Alongside a commitment to excellence, IBC is also committed to building a diverse working environment with hiring practices that encourage diversity in all its forms, including race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity, among others.

IBC welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability‑related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Medina Kadija at [email protected] . IBC will consult with all applicants who request disability‑related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.

Please be advised that only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Reporting to:
Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer

Department:
Finance

Location:
Hybrid / 2235 Sheppard Ave East, Toronto

Status:
Full time, Permanent

Salary range:
$125,486 – $170,000/year

Posting Date:
July 6, 2026

Vacancy Type:
This job has been posted to fill a current vacancy

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📌 Controller (Ontario)
🏢 Insurance Bureau of Canada
📍 Ontario

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