Senior Franchise Accountant

Billyard Insurance Group (BIG) is a leading force in the insurance industry, committed to attracting the best insurance professionals and equipping them with cutting‑edge technology, tools, and unwavering support to thrive in today's dynamic insurance landscape. With a strong presence and continuous growth, we boast over 80 locations across Canada. Our dedication to excellence has earned us prestigious recognition, including being featured on Insurance Business Canada's esteemed Top Brokerages list for the past three years and securing a spot as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies in the renowned Globe and Mail's Report on Business.

At Billyard Insurance Group, our mission is clear: to establish a nationally recognized insurance brokerage brand that empowers brokers and leads the digital insurance revolution.

The Senior Franchise Accountant is a key leadership role within the Finance & Accounting team at Billyard Insurance Group. This position serves as both a technical accounting expert and a system owner, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial reporting across the organization.

This role goes beyond traditional accounting by bridging finance operations with system functionality. It leads optimization of the ERP system (Sage Intacct), supports and enhances Broker Management Systems (Acturis and Power Broker), and drives continuous process improvement initiatives that strengthen financial operations and scalability.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment and enjoys combining hands‑on accounting with systems leadership, process improvement, and team mentorship.

We are seeking a technically strong and detail‑oriented accounting professional with deep full‑cycle accounting experience and strong proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools. The successful candidate will act as a go‑to resource for accounting, ERP, and BMS‑related questions while supporting continuous improvement across financial processes and reporting.

They will be comfortable working across multiple systems, managing competing priorities, and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to influence and support others are essential.

This role requires someone who takes ownership, identifies opportunities for improvement, and contributes to building a more efficient, scalable, and high‑performing finance function.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical accounting professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving financial processes, and leveraging technology to drive efficiency.

• Strong knowledge of full‑cycle accounting and financial reporting
• Experience acting as a technical lead through coaching, mentoring, or training others
• Advanced systems aptitude with experience in ERP and broker management systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on accuracy and improvement
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets and reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts
• A collaborative, service‑oriented approach with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial integrity and compliance
• A proactive mindset with a focus on automation, efficiency, and process optimization

• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a finance or…