Lead quarterly accounting close and internal controls at Canada Life, supporting Canadian finance operations from Toronto, London, or Winnipeg. This permanent full time leadership role spans complex financial services accounting.Reporting to the Vice-President, Canada Controller, Financial Planning & Accounting, the Assistant Vice-President leads accounting across Workplace Perks & Retirement, Individual Insurance, and Wealth. You will strengthen control culture, improve processes, and develop talent across a broader team of approximately 65 FTE. The position requires collaboration with Canadian and Lifeco Finance teams and operationalizing accounting impacts from transactions and strategic initiatives.Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end quarterly accounting close processesEnsure accounting accuracy, timeliness,



and completenessMaintain a solid culture of internal controlsCoach four direct reports and broader team membersDrive process efficiency and control enhancement initiativesRequirements:
Bachelor’s degree required;
CPA preferred10–15 years of progressive accounting experienceStrong knowledge of IFRS and financial services accountingReliability Status Security Clearance required before accessAbility to build collaborative finance partnershipsBring accounting leadership, IFRS expertise, controls discipline, and talent development to Canada Life’s Canadian finance ecosystem.
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📌 Assistant Vice President Accounting Controls Winnipeg
🏢 Canada Life
📍 Winnipeg