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 Benefits & 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 strong 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 team-oriented finance partnershipsBring accounting leadership, IFRS expertise, controls discipline, and talent development to Canada Life’s Canadian finance ecosystem.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Assistant Vice-President Accounting Controls (London)
🏢 Canada Life
📍 London