VP, Canada Divisional Controller

at  HUB International

ABOUT US

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and more than 17,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
The VP, Canada Divisional Controller will plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the accounting operations in for the Canada wholesale and specialty operations. Function as a liaison, supporting operations in key projects and initiatives to ensure that strong accounting practices support the growth of HUB’s operations in Canada. This role will direct to the Senior Vice President, Global Controller and will be integral to expanding on a best-in-class accounting organization at HUB.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA designation.
• 5+ years leading at senior-level accounting and/or controller level in a large organization, with preference of public company experience.
• Experience with ERP system implementation at a driver or decision maker level.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects both in a group and independently.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS accounting.
• Experience leading a team and motivating staff and manager level employees.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Industry experience is ideal.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on helping our leaders maximize the potential of their employees.
The expected salary range for this position is $170k to $200k, plus bonus and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope, and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we can keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include extended health benefits, disability insurance, RRSP matching, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses.
Department Accounting & Finance
Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Negligible
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree (4-year degree

Leadership & Team Management:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the Canada wholesale and specialty program accounting teams.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment where people are recognized for their contributions and see the opportunities open to them at HUB.

System and Process Transformation:

• Partnering with peer leaders, lead initiatives to improve and streamline accounting processes and controls.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Advocate and support technology improvement that will create efficiencies and transparency across the organization.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to Hub, IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and US GAAP accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, operations, and external parties.
• Function as a liaison between the accounting department and other departments within the HUB accounting organization.