Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting

We are looking for a Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting

The Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting will be a key member of the global financial reporting team. Along with exposure to all Lifeco business segments and great opportunities to expand your knowledge base, we offer a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and personal development.

What You Will Do

• Assist in research and development of accounting and regulatory policies, procedures and internal controls over financial reporting to support the Global program.
• Provide support to the regional accounting teams for general ledger structure.
• Assist in the research and accounting over complex accounting transactions.
• Lead special/ad hoc projects, as required.
• Assist in the consolidation and analysis of financial reporting for Lifeco, Canada Life and Canada Life Insurance Company of Canada formal financials statements; Management/Board reports; regulatory reports; annual reports and entity financial statements.
• Lead and mentor other team members.
• Prepare and review of other non-financial statement reporting to the Audit Committee including Audit and Non-Audit Fee report.

What You Will Bring

• Strong technical working knowledge of IFRS.
• Completion of a University degree and a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA, CPA).
• 3-5 years leadership experience in a financial reporting environment.
• SAP, Workiva and/or BPC experience would be considered an asset.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint) including advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and macros.
• Strong ability to collaborate with teams across multiple disciplines/locations.
• Experience preparing financial statements, MD&A and other external disclosures.
• Complemented by solid technical expertise and excellent interpersonal skills, a successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish key relationships and foster strong teamwork.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Experience developing or coordinating annual financial plans.
• Early success in this position will require the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication skills and the ability to take ownership of issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Working knowledge of public company/reporting issuer requirements and related regulatory environments.

Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today!

Great-West Lifeco Inc. is a leading international financial services holding company headquartered in Canada with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. It operates in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Canada Life Germany, Canada Life UK, Canada Life Reinsurance, Empower Retirement, Putnam Investments and Irish Life.

In Canada, Great-West Lifeco operates under the Canada Life brand, offering a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions and serves the financial security needs of more than 12 million customers. Globally our combined companies have approximately 24,500 employees, 205,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – all serving more than 30 million customer relationships across these regions.

Being a part of our organization means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You are part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee  has the opportunity to  reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] .

We would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.