At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quarterly accounting close and enhance internal controls at Canada Life.
- Company: Join a leading financial services company with a strong focus on collaboration.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on talent development and process efficiency.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on financial operations while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred with 10-15 years of accounting experience.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
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 processes
- Ensure accounting accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
- Maintain a strong culture of internal controls
- Coach four direct reports and broader team members
- Drive process efficiency and control enhancement initiatives
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred
- 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial services accounting
- Reliability Status Security Clearance required before access
- Ability to build collaborative finance partnerships
- Bring accounting leadership, IFRS expertise, controls discipline, and talent development to Canada Life’s Canadian finance ecosystem.
Assistant Vice-President Accounting Controls in London employer: Canada Life
Canada Life is an exceptional employer that fosters a high-performing culture, offering strategic leadership opportunities in compliance and risk management. With locations in vibrant cities like Toronto, London, Montreal, and Winnipeg, employees benefit from a collaborative work environment, comprehensive professional development programs, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful careers.
