Manager, Financial Integration

At GMS, we've been helping Canadians for more than 75 years to get the health and travel insurance they want and need. The same pioneering spirit that started our story is what drives us to do things differently today. Insurance, honestly, is our promise, and it's what we do  care about our customers, our community and each other. As a non-profit organization, we're proud to reinvest our profits into the health of the communities we serve and that have supported us since 1949.

We want our employees to feel good about coming to work and being in a workplace that promotes flexibility, growth and a healthy work-life balance. If you'd like to be part of a team that truly takes care of our customers, our communities, and each other, this could be your chance.

Here’s the role
The Manager, Financial Integration leads the assessment and integration of business decisions into financial operations, driving compliant, well-controlled changes to systems and processes that enable the organization to achieve its strategic and regulatory objectives. It focuses on translating business activity into accurate financial outcomes, strengthening controls and compliance, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of Finance and Financial Planning and Analysis in supporting the business.

Position Responsibilities

Lead the automation, standardization, and simplification of financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Partner cross-functionally to understand evolving business needs and design, enhance, and implement processes that enable effective decision making and execution.

Ensure adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies by embedding compliance into processes and systems.

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's internal control framework.

Drive the development and enhancement of financial accounting policies, procedures and practices to support accurate and timely reporting.

Lead reporting on the progress and outcomes of business transformation initiatives, ensuring visibility, accountability, and alignment with strategic objectives.

Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, leading initiatives, and embedding a culture of operational excellence.

Competencies

Personal Leadership & Accountability :
Takes ownership of outcomes and demonstrates resilience in the face of challenges. Leads by example, contributes to team success, and informally mentors or supports peers. Shows self-awareness and a commitment to personal growth.

Critical Thinking & Judgement :
Applies sound judgment in complex or uncertain situations. Builds context and weighs risks, benefits, past experiences and diverse perspectives to guide decisions. Identifies connections between actions and consequences to help inform choices and drive meaningful results. Provides thoughtful, strategic recommendations that balance competing priorities and advance organizational goals.

Results Orientation :
Maintains focus and effectiveness in challenging or fast-paced situations. Manage shifting priorities, solves problems under pressure, and ensures work is completed to a high standard. Demonstrates persistence and follow-through to achieve results, even when faced with ambiguity or competing demands.

Planning & Organization :
Highly effective prioritization and time management skills; ability to influence others to contribute to the process and deliver quality results on time.

Education & Experience

Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) or equivalent depth of accounting knowledge.

Demonstrated experience leading system implementations, enhancements, or process automation initiatives.

Proven ability to bridge finance and technology, working effectively with IT to design, configure, and optimize systems.

Strong understanding of procedure development, internal controls, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

5+ years of experience leading across finance or technical teams.

Insurance industry experience would be an asset.

When you become a GMSer, you can expect

Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.

Personal and professional development initiatives.

Social events, volunteer opportunities, and a whole lot of fun.

Free coffee - yes, really! And if tea is more of your vibe, we've got that covered too!

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