About the Role

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, this position provides oversight and leadership to the company’s financial controls including ICFR (internal control over financial reporting) process, operational accounting, and reinsurance reporting. It maintains and develops the financial control framework to ensure accuracy, reliability of financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, while also providing operational and reinsurance accounting technical support to internal business areas and outsourcing partners.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and enhance the ICFR program, including scoping, risk assessment, key control framework, and remediation oversight
- Coordinate execution of the ICFR program
- Manage internal and external audit coordination and priority setting
- Partner with stakeholders to deliver a robust control environment
- Oversee operational accounting and provide finance and accounting leadership to business owners
- Oversee reinsurance reporting and accounting coordination
- Manage monthly and quarterly deliverables
- Oversee account reconciliation process and reporting
- Lead projects and testing related to operational accounting
- Monitor accounting standards developments and lead implementation as required
- Coordinate quarter‑end deliverables from Finance, Actuarial, Corporate Tax, and Risk Management
- Conduct quarter‑end meetings with senior management
- Ensure CFO IFRS17 deliverables remain on track
- Manage resources and staff development, including coaching, mentoring and performance assessment
- Demonstrate strong leadership, teamwork, and recognition of team potential

Qualifications





- Professional accounting designation recognized in Canada (CPA)
- University degree in business or accounting
- 10 to 15 years of business experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing professional staff
- 5 years of experience in a life insurance company’s accounting and financial control functions
- Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
- Strong analytical, decision‑making and negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage across all levels
- Proven ability to lead and mentor a high‑performing team

Compensation

S08 Pay Range: $125,000 to $175,000

Benefits

- Competitive base salary plus bonus
- Health and dental benefits for the employee and family from Day 1
- Vacation plan and flexible time off
- 100% pension match
- Employee savings plan with 75% match
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Career development opportunities
- Recognition and wellness programs

Who You Are

- Bringing clarity and focus to your work
- Taking ownership and delivering on commitments
- Remaining flexible in dynamic environments
- Collaborating effectively with others

EEO Statement

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.

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🏢 ivari Canada
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