Our client is one of the world's leading captive insurance managers, administering captive programmes for major multinational corporations across a wide range of industries. They're looking for a Senior Accountant to join their Calgary team, leading client service for a portfolio of captive insurance companies.

This is a chance to combine technical (re)insurance accounting with genuine client leadership. You'll be the main point of contact for senior stakeholders in risk management, corporate controllership, tax and legal, and you'll work closely with auditors, actuaries and investment managers. You'll also build and develop your own team in a business that actively supports career progression.

What you'll be doing

• Overseeing financial reporting for a portfolio of captive clients and acting as the primary contact across their risk, finance, tax and legal functions
• Leading client service teams to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and regulatory filings
• Mentoring and developing accounting team members
• Coordinating with actuaries, auditors, investment managers, brokers, claims adjusters and outside counsel to stay ahead of client needs
• Communicating and executing business plan changes with regulators
• Preparing and presenting materials at client board meetings

What you'll bring

• A Bachelor of Accounting degree or captive insurance experience (required)
• (Re)insurance accounting experience (essential)
• IFRS 17 experience
• Captive management experience (highly desirable)
• CPA, CPA candidacy or equivalent, and insurance designations are all advantageous but not required
• Proven ability to lead a team of financial services professionals
• A track record of improving productivity, processes and methods
• Strong relationship-building skills, both internally and across the industry
• The ability to research and implement new or revised accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Canada. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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