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
Robust 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.