Location: Remote - Anywhere in Canada, Hybrid - Toronto, Kingston, Montreal The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $108,300 - $158,300. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only; fixed-term contract and casual roles are not eligible for annual bonus and would receive only the base salary component.

Empire

Life is looking to hire a Manager, Corporate Accounting to join our Corporate Accounting team! The Manager plays a critical role in the build out of key areas of the Corporate Accounting function. This role will combine technical and operational accounting knowledge in hands-on process improvement.

The primary focus areas will be accounting for investments in subsidiaries and associates, control oversight, and technical accounting. This is a unique opportunity where you will be accountable for building out and launching a new process and framework for financial oversight and monitoring of our investee entities and subsidiaries. The incumbent will execute independently and in collaboration with other business units and team members under the guidance of the Director, Corporate Accounting.

Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole. Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of. Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.

Design, implement, and scale standardized operating procedures for monitoring subsidiary and minority interest investment accounting. Establish a structured governance cadence to oversee period-end accounting, subsidiary integrations, and carrying costs. Develop standardized, scalable reporting processes to give leadership explicit visibility into investee performance and risks.





Leverage available data and technical tooling to support process enhancement.

Internal

Controls & Subsidiary Assessment Assess and evaluate the internal control over financial reporting (“ICFOR”) environments at the subsidiary level to identify financial risks or process gaps. Partner collaboratively with subsidiaries to assist them in the development, maintenance, and remediation of sufficient, appropriate internal controls. Bridge the gap between corporate compliance expectations and the operational realities of our investees.

Support the oversight of Empire’s ICOFR framework.

Technical

Accounting & Core Execution Review the reporting packages to identify accounting issues, unexpected business activities and other key considerations as applicable for Empire Life. Complete period end accounting for minority interests and subsidiary consolidations. Lead subsidiary accounting policy reviews, integration, and ongoing oversight.

Understand and speak to the parent-company accounting impacts of new business initiatives. Manage assigned period-end working papers and review detailed reconciliations for assigned General Ledger accounts. Research complex accounting issues and draft technical accounting memos addressing operational, controls, and cross-functional impacts.

Assist with implementation of accounting memo conclusions. Support requests during internal and external audits. Participate in other projects as assigned. Completion of a university degree with courses in accounting, business and mathematics. 4 to 6 years of progressive accounting experience ideally in the financial services/insurance industry.





Experience designing and implementing processes and controls.

Experience with consolidation, intercompany, and equity accounting.

Advanced Microsoft

Excel competency (e.g., pivot tables, LOOKUPS, complex formulas) and experience with other Microsoft Office suite tools.

Experience working in ERP systems such as Microsoft AX/ Dynamics, Workday, or Oracle/ NetSuite.

Experience working with data querying/reporting tools such as Power BI Experience with Workday Staff working remotely are required to work within Canada. Occasional travel to the Kingston Head Office is required. For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes: Competitive salaries with annual pay increases Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non-sales positions A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, which includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

Four weeks annual vacation from hire date A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. A pplicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire

Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.

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