Manager, Enterprise Treasury

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Date: Apr 13, 2026

Location: Winnipeg, MB (Hybrid), CA

Company: Wawanesa Insurance

 

Job ID: 9962 


Employment Type: Existing Role 

Working Business Language: English 

 

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan. 
 

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $110,000 - $125,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply. 

 

About Us
At Wawanesa, we offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB.
 

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,300 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. We are also proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers. To learn more visit wawanesa.com. 


We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
 

Job Overview

The Manager, Enterprise Treasury, is accountable for safeguarding the company’s financial assets and minimizing risks related to liquidity, debt, and foreign exchange. This role is central to managing Wawanesa’s cash and financial resources to support both short- and long-term strategic objectives. The Manager oversees daily treasury operations while driving continuous process improvement, modernization, and automation across the function.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Enterprise Treasury team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and oversight to ensure high performance and operational excellence.
  • Oversee day to day banking and payment operations, including the review and approval of journal entries and bank reconciliations, and ensuring outstanding items are resolved promptly.
  • Optimize and monitor the company’s cash position by ensuring sufficient liquidity for operations and capital expenditures — including support for organic and inorganic growth initiatives and the Broker Loan program. Lead cash flow forecasting, direct short term cash investment activities, collaborate with the investment team on cash movements, and analyze variances against forecast.
  • Manage the accounting, reconciliation, and monthly reporting requirements of the Broker Loan portfolio.
    Maintain strong relationships with commercial banking partners, facilitating discussions on short term investment opportunities, treasury management services, banking fee structures, and administration of the corporate credit card program. Analyze and manage fees across banking, credit card, and treasury platforms, identifying opportunities for cost savings and added value for members.
  • Own key corporate financial policies, including Delegation of Authority, Cash Management, Travel & Expense, and Corporate Credit Card policies. Ensure a robust control environment to support consistent and effective policy implementation.
  • Lead the day-to-day foreign currency risk management program, including policy updates, coordination with the Fixed Income team for execution, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drive treasury-related modernization initiatives and projects, enhancing reporting, automation, and alignment with enterprise finance transformation efforts.
  • Stay current on regulatory requirements and industry developments within the Property & Casualty and Life sectors and broader treasury landscape, incorporating advancements into processes and strategies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the effective management of the Treasury function and enterprise financial objectives.

Qualifications

  • 10 years accounting and/or treasury experience with increasing responsibilities including supervisory responsibilities.
  • Completion of or working towards a CPA designation
  • Works continuously to identify and action strategic opportunities for self, team, and organization.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the development of motivated and effective team members by providing support, learning opportunities, and a positive work environment.
  • Develops and implements comprehensive plans that bridge complex issues and span across time while preparing for all significant contingencies.
  • Makes excellent and well justified decisions in complex and high-pressure situations.
  • Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to facilitate sessions presentations at all levels of the organization.
  • Previous experience in corporate treasury, insurance or treasury and/or insurance designation considered an asset.


Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas. 
 

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com.
 

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