Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Employer: Erie Mutual Insurance Company

Location: Dunnville, ON

Employment Type: Full time permanent (Hybrid – 3 days expected in office weekly)

Status:  Position available immediately

Expected Compensation: Salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 commensurate with related experience.

About Erie Mutual:

Erie Mutual is a property and casualty insurance company.  As a mutual, our policyholders are members as well as owners.  Every member experience includes friendly, professional insurance advice and efficient service from our team.   We have a passion for helping people, and by working together we provide an insurance experience that exceeds the expectations of our members for their property, automobile, agricultural and commercial needs.

The Opportunity:

Our current CFO has signaled their intention to resign in the coming months for personal reasons, and so we are currently seeking a Financial Controller to join our team.  This is a very exciting role with the opportunity to learn from the current CFO during a transition period.  The successful candidate will report to the President & CEO, and be in charge of the Finance Team, building and managing core areas of the company, including accounting, budgeting, investments, enterprise risk management, and human resources administration. 

You will also be a key part of the management team supporting the current operations of the company, planning the future, implementing the company’s strategic priorities, and regularly reporting to our Board of Directors.  You will also support regulatory reporting, the year-end audit process, and participate in ongoing projects while ensuring we maintain internal controls and adhere to company policies and procedures.  

This position offers the potential to grow into a Chief Financial Officer role in future years, and it is a key hire for the company.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in an accounting role


• CPA designation or working towards CPA designation is required


• Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Finance


• Strong financial acumen and analytical. Experience with IFRS is an asset


• Strong computer skills in programs such as Word, PowerPoint and especially Excel


• Broad information technology literacy is an asset


• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills


• Highly effective interpersonal communication skills; the ability to build a positive environment


• Demonstrated aptitude in dealing with private and confidential information


• Professional, respectful, and approachable, in all interactions


• Insurance experience is preferred, but not required


• Experience working within the financial services industry is an asset

Erie Mutual’s Dunnville head office is located southeast of Hamilton.  Erie Mutual Insurance has served Haldimand County, the Niagara Region and their surrounding communities since 1871.  We thank all interested applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Erie Mutual will provide accommodations for persons with disabilities, where needed, to support their participation in our recruitment process.

Those interested in this special opportunity can apply in confidence through our website: www.eriemutual.com

Transparency & Candidate Communication (ESA) – This posting discloses the expected compensation and vacancy status. Erie Mutual does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. All interviewed candidates will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their last interview.