Welcome to ivari

Let us introduce ourselves. With more than 300+ employees across Canada, ivari is a company that's making a difference in the world of life insurance. How? By finding and hiring employees who are passionate about helping people protect their families, and by giving them the best, most supportive workplace possible.

ivari is part of Sagicor Financial Corporation, a leading financial services provider based in the Caribbean, with a strong presence in North America. We offer a wide range of products and services, including life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration and investment services.

At ivari, everyone is welcome! It is our mission to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and the communities in which we do business. We offer an inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.

Here's the job opportunity

As the Manager, Expense Management you will supervise the Expense Management Team in supporting the accounting, budgeting, analyzing, and reporting of the company's operating expenses. Responsibilities also include assisting in the implementation of the general operating expense-related accounting policies under the IFRS accounting standards, supporting expense-related internal controls and reconciliation processes, reviewing expense allocation models, accruals, distributing spending reports and providing variance analysis for budget leaders and senior management.

Some of the key responsibilities of this role are to:

Prepare the monthly production of spending reports for budget leaders and senior management
Prepare and consolidate the analysis of variance explanations and validate or clarify with budget leaders as needed
Prepare board materials with relevant analysis of total company spending as assigned
Lead the annual lunch and learn budget training of the budget tool (TM1) for the budget leaders and their assistants
Support budget leaders and their assistants as assigned in completing the salary model and budget inputs
Prepare the analysis and reporting of the budget for budget leaders and senior management
Support operational accounting of expense-related items including expense allocations
Expense accounting and finance support for business areas where the need for support is complex and frequent
Oversee intercompany accounting and third-party invoicing
Support the Company's expense-related accounting policies and practices are in compliance with current and changes in the accounting standard are adopted as required
Lead and mentor the Expense Management team
Create and follow a formal process of managing team members throughout the year
Assist in the preparation of team members development plans and on-going follow-up

What we are looking for

University degree in business or accounting
Designated CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation recognized in Canada
Life insurance accounting experience in financial and regulatory reporting with minimum of 5 -7 years working experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a leadership role overseeing professional staff
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven problem solving, customer service and organizational skills
Proven ability to meet challenges, goals and objectives with enthusiasm, drive, and initiative
Proven ability to help other people make the most of their abilities and recognize their full potential

What's in it for you

At ivari, it's important for us to keep our people motivated, recognized, and rewarded. We offer competitive base salaries plus a bonus, one of the many reasons ivari is a great place to work.

We also offer health and dental benefits for the entire family from Day 1! But that's just the beginning. When you join the ivari team you also get

A fantastic vacation plan and time off
A pension plan with 100% match by ivari
Employee savings plan with 75% match to help you save even more
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Opportunities for professional development
Recognition programs to cheer you on, motivate and reward
Wellness programs to keep you healthy and happy

Who you are

Someone who enjoys a culture where everyone is genuinely respectful, and you can be your authentic self every day. Your contributions and opinions are not only sought but valued. You know the importance of, and live by, our core values of

Bringing clarity and focus to your work
Taking ownership and doing what you say you will
Remaining flexible
Collaborating with others

Does this sound like you? We're looking for great people to join our team!

Our commitment to inclusivity is reflected in the safeguards, policies, and commitments we have in place to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities to prospective and current employees, without discrimination.

To apply, please email your resume to:

A Human Resources representative is available to consult with applicants who require accommodation in the application or recruitment process. Any information shared by the applicant about an accommodation will be treated as confidential. If you do require an accommodation, please email