Team Leader, Finance Petline is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and creative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance.

We offer
a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Reporting to the Controller, Petline Insurance, this position is a key member of the Petline finance team and is responsible for month-end close, financial and regulatory reporting requirements, banking, accounts payable and expense planning. This role provides opportunities to develop cross functional collaboration between operators, accounting, financial planning, tax and actuarial finance teams as well as exposure to regulatory bodies including Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). In this role you will lead a team of financial analysts to meet the various accounting and reporting requirements, and drive process efficiencies. Month-end close, financial and regulatory reporting Leadership in the month-end close process through journal entries review, complex journal preparation, preparation/review of the Financial Statement package, analytical reviews Lead the team to deliver regulatory reporting requirements from OSFI,



Provincial governments and other regulatory bodies ensuring accuracy and compliance Support the implementation of changes in accounting standards when required Help to develop and maintain accounting policies Co-ordinate with cross functional business units to gather information for ad hoc requests Tax ~ Tax remittance approvals, partner with Head Office Tax team for tax entries, preparation of returns and tax audits Accounts Payable Banking Responsible for banking function, including deposits, EFT files, monitoring cash balances Key contact for other banking-related transactions Audit and Controls Lead external and internal audit requirements for the department Responsible for ensuring controls for regulatory reporting and accounting are in place and effective, including review of monthly account reconciliations Planning ~ Support the Controller and Petline department leads with OPEX planning during the Budget and Reforecast season Special Projects and Process Improvement Identify and lead process improvement initiatives within the team through automation or simplification of back-end processes Drive key projects and strategic initiatives forward by providing thought leadership,



and also be ready to deep dive on issues as needed Ability to lead and mentor a team of finance professionals A CPA accounting designation and 3+ years at supervisory level Understanding of International Financial reporting standards Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and lead a team of finance professionals Strong working knowledge of excel and proven experience in process improvement Ability to work with AI tools is an asset Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success. Incentive Program
- Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance. Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion. Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

📌 Manager, Finance (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg