Shape accounting leadership for Canada Life’s financial services businesses, overseeing quarterly close, controls, and people development. The permanent full-time role is available in Toronto, London, or Winnipeg.

The Assistant Vice-President, Accounting & Controls leads key components of Canada’s finance accounting ecosystem. You will oversee quarterly accounting close for Workplace Benefits & Retirement, Individual Insurance, and Wealth, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Reporting to the Vice-President, Canada Controller, Financial Planning & Accounting, you will lead four direct reports and support a broader approximately 65-FTE team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee complete quarterly accounting close activities
- Drive accurate, timely, and complete accounting results




- Foster internal controls and continuous improvement
- Develop team performance through coaching
- Operationalize accounting impacts from new transactions

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred
- 10–15 years progressive accounting experience
- Solid IFRS and financial services accounting knowledge
- Reliability Status Security Clearance required before employment access
- Ability to develop talent and build partnerships

Use executive accounting judgment, IFRS knowledge, and controls leadership to support Canada Life’s diverse Canadian finance operations.

📌 Financial Services Accounting Executive (London)
🏢 Canada Life
📍 London