Head of Finance, Employee Benefits
Halifax, NS
Reference # HL-BFM-9268
Allshores Limited is a regional leader in health, wealth, and insurance solutions, with operations spanning Bermuda, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America. At Allshores, great talent is at the core of our success across all jurisdictions in which we operate. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We are pleased to partner with Allshores in the search for a Head of Finance, Employee Benefits, a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial control environment for the Group’s Health and Wealth divisions. As a commercially minded individual, the Head of Finance will ensure strong financial governance, effective internal controls, and the consistent application of rigorous financial processes across the divisions. Working closely with senior leadership, the Head of Finance will provide strategic financial insight, support performance management, and contribute to the continued growth and stability of the Employee Benefits portfolio.
Responsibilities will include:
The ideal candidate will possess:
This is an exciting finance role. If you are an entrepreneurial and commercially minded finance professional, get in touch with us today to join this thriving business.
To express interest in this opportunity please apply directly online by clicking “Apply Now” below:
For more information please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.
Halifax, NS
Reference # HL-BFM-9268
Allshores Limited is a regional leader in health, wealth, and insurance solutions, with operations spanning Bermuda, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America. At Allshores, great talent is at the core of our success across all jurisdictions in which we operate. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We are pleased to partner with Allshores in the search for a Head of Finance, Employee Benefits, a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial control environment for the Group’s Health and Wealth divisions. As a commercially minded individual, the Head of Finance will ensure strong financial governance, effective internal controls, and the consistent application of rigorous financial processes across the divisions. Working closely with senior leadership, the Head of Finance will provide strategic financial insight, support performance management, and contribute to the continued growth and stability of the Employee Benefits portfolio.
Responsibilities will include:
- Manage preparation, presentation and dissemination of management information to Executive, board of directors and senior stakeholders
- Translate data into high value, actionable insights for senior leadership and business partners, developing and refining new analyses in response to business needs, and bringing expertise on emerging trends
- Oversee EB accounting operations including monitoring and compliance of key internal controls and enhancements of systems and processes
- Manage financial information, analysis and business case justification for strategic projects
- Support the annual audit process and be the liaison with the external auditors and regulators
- Ensure the business subsidiaries are sufficiently capitalized and all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements are met
- Ensuring there is alignment between the business strategy and its initiatives, provide strategic direction to senior management
- Supervise, motivate, coach and develop the accounting team which includes encompassing career development, performance objectives, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Build, develop and maintain positive working relationships with both internal and external clients, entities and vendors
- Identify and implement process efficiency/effectiveness enhancements within the division, optimizing the use of technology where appropriate
- Leverage and support technology enhancement to foster operational excellence (timely data) and continuous improvement and improved returns
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
- A minimum of fifteen years post qualification experience in Accounting or Finance within the insurance industry
- Recognized insurance qualification (eg. ARe or AIAF or CPCU)
- A minimum of ten years of experience in a supervisory or management position with direct reports
- In depth knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS and/or US GAAP) and Bermuda Monetary Authority reporting requirements
- Strong knowledge of Great Plains
- Proven team player with a strong track record of working effectively in a professional team environment to meet tight deadlines
- Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial and enthusiastic
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships, and drive change, across diverse cultures
- Proven experience in process reengineering, best practices and control optimization and working with emerging technology
- Proficiency in financial software and systems, with advanced Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written), which includes the ability to create strong relationships and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with roles across the organization, including the Executive
- Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting board level documentation
- Excellent analysis and decision-making skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions
This is an exciting finance role. If you are an entrepreneurial and commercially minded finance professional, get in touch with us today to join this thriving business.
To express interest in this opportunity please apply directly online by clicking “Apply Now” below:
For more information please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.
