Accounting Research AnalystAllstate Canada • Markham, York Region, CA

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Accounting Research Analyst

Allstate Canada • Markham, York Region, CA

28 days ago

Job type

Temporary

Job description

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Job Description

Acts as a team lead and provides subject matter expertise and guidance for the research, analysis, and application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in current and upcoming projects of broad scope and complexity. Provides financial reporting and operations expertise for cross‑functional projects and tasks.

Role Designation

Hybrid

Contract Length

12‑Month Contract

Accounting Research and Financial Process Expertise

Provides subject‑matter expertise in financial reporting and operations for current and upcoming projects of broad scope and complexity.

Leads research of IFRS and US GAAP assessments and complex business transactions; applies experience and knowledge to draft accounting policy documents and implement the accounting infrastructure, processes, financial reporting while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

Synthesizes, monitors, analyzes, and summarizes financial results for leadership decision‑making.

Leads investigations of complex accounting and reporting processes and recommends enhancements.

Leads discussions to inform internal groups of the financial and operational impact of upcoming changes.

Proactively assesses, recommends, and challenges accounting policies and implements process improvements.

Financial Statement Analysis

Performs meaningful financial statement analysis to model and evaluate impacts of changes in accounting treatment for leadership decision‑making.

Conducts detailed sensitivity analysis for leadership decision‑making.

Reviews and communicates recommendations to senior management to influence decision‑making.

Creates new information templates, tracking tools, databases, and retrieval processes for leadership decision‑making and to recommend improvements or policy changes.

Leads ad‑hoc projects from initiation to close.

Researches and remains abreast of current and future developments in IFRS and GAAP standards to address implications and advise on potential organizational impact.

Monitors adherence to current accounting treatments and standards.

Assists in reconciling IFRS and US GAAP differences.

Financial Statement Controls

Leads the development and implementation of financial reporting controls.

Resolves conflicting data between disparate sources.

Team Leadership

Acts as a team lead and represents the team with business stakeholders.

Conducts the first review of ad‑hoc analyses produced by other team members.

Leads and coaches less experienced team members with research, timelines, and integrity and accuracy of assessments.

Trains less experienced team members (e.g. regulatory filing requirements, the use of templates, tools, databases, and processes).

Qualifications

Requires 3–5 years of related experience with financial reporting, preferably in the financial services or insurance industry.

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience.

CPA designation is required.

Accounting principles (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and legal and regulatory accounting requirements.

Bonus Qualifications

Proficiency in System Applications and Products (SAP) or similar accounting software.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Coaching and mentorship skills.

Mathematical, financial, and business acumen.

Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Research, analytical, critical thinking, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

Project coordination, prioritization, and time management skills with attention to detail.

Property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry experience is an asset.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Insurance and Financial Services

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Joining our team isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity that takes your skills to the next level, encourages you to challenge the status quo, and allows you to shape the future of protection while supporting causes that matter. Joining our team means being part of something bigger—a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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