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 Perks & 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 activitiesDrive accurate, timely,
and complete accounting resultsFoster internal controls and continuous improvementDevelop team performance through coachingOperationalize accounting impacts from new transactionsRequirements:
Bachelor’s degree required;
CPA preferred10–15 years progressive accounting experienceStrong IFRS and financial services accounting knowledgeReliability Status Security Clearance required before employment accessAbility to develop talent and build partnershipsUse executive accounting judgment, IFRS knowledge, and controls leadership to support Canada Life’s diverse Canadian finance operations.