AVP, Finance Systems, Markham

The Opportunity The

AVP, Finance Systems

plays a pivotal role at the intersection of Finance and Technology, acting as a strategic partner in shaping how Finance operates through systems, data, and streamlined processes.

In this role, you will ensure Finance’s business needs are clearly translated into effective technology solutions—from concept through delivery—while driving strong testing, validation, and seamless integration into day‑to‑day Finance operations. You will be the trusted Finance leader throughout the systems lifecycle, ensuring solutions deliver real business value.

You will develop deep expertise across core Finance processes, including general ledger, financial close, management and regulatory reporting, financial planning and analysis, and key actuarial finance interfaces. As the voice of Finance, you will partner closely with Technology and senior stakeholders to influence design decisions, prioritize enhancements, and enable scalable, future‑ready platforms.

In addition, you will lead and develop a team of Finance Analysts, driving continuous improvement, process simplification, and smarter ways of working across the Finance function. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on translating complex financial needs into practical system solutions and enjoys shaping how Finance delivers insight at scale.

What You'll Do

Act as the primary point of contact between the Finance function and IT/Technology teams for all Finance systems initiatives, enhancements, and issue resolution

Translate complex Finance process requirements into structured, unambiguous business requirements documents (BRDs), functional specifications that Technology teams can design and build to

Facilitate requirements‑gathering workshops with Finance partners across Financial Reporting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Actuarial Finance to capture end‑to‑end process needs

Maintain and govern the Finance Systems backlog— prioritizing enhancement requests against business value, risk, and capacity, in partnership with Finance leadership and IT delivery teams

Serve as the Finance subject‑matter expert on all system architecture decisions that impact Finance data flows, reporting structures, and the chart of accounts

Execute Finance projects and process enhancement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

Designated accounting professionals with CA, CGA, CMA qualified or equivalent.

The candidate will have 7-10 years in a progressive leadership role, specifically within Finance and strong exposure to financial systems implementation

Broad business knowledge in Finance accounting / reporting /planning, IT/ Systems, Underwriting, Claims Operations, Reserving, IFRS17.

Promotes teamwork, flexibility and adaptability, and collaborative efforts with other groups.

Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills and staff management.

Strong professional ethics and integrity, willingness to demonstrate accountability&ownership.

Strong sense of customer focus, quality results oriented, managing stakeholder’s expectation and timely communication

Preferably experience in Property&Casualty Insurance.

Has initiated, lead and successfully completed major change programs.

What You’ll Get

The salary band for this position ranges from $150,000 to $199,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.

Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

Hybrid flexible work model.

Outstanding career development opportunities.

We’ll support your professional development education.

Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.

Employee‑driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.

Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

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