Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting - ICOFR

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$102,000 - CA$152,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the AVP, Corporate Financial Reporting – Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (“ICOFR”), the Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting – ICOFR, supports the maintenance and enhancement of the Company’s global ICOFR program. This role provides monitoring and advisory support to operating segments, risk and compliance teams, and business units over the scoping, improving, and greenlighting of entity-level, business process, and IT general controls. The Manager will liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure alignment, audit readiness, and addressing findings. They will also ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards, and report global ICOFR program updates, assessment results, and potential gaps to senior management, the audit committee, and other stakeholders. Additionally, this role involves coaching and mentoring team members to develop them into future leaders.

Requirements

• Progressive experience in various areas of audit or ICOFR for at least 4 years
• CPA designation is required
• Advanced knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and standards, including National Instrument 52-108, 109, and 110, and the COSO framework
• Working knowledge with IFRS (in particular, IAS 8)
• Strong stakeholder management skills to collaborate across business functions and segments
• Experience with coaching and leading a team

Nice To Haves

• Project management is a strong asset
• Experience with insurance and financial institutions is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Provide monitoring and advisory support to operating segments, risk and compliance teams, and business units over the scoping, improving, and greenlighting of entity-level, business process, and IT general controls
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure alignment, audit readiness, and addressing findings
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards
• Report global ICOFR program updates, assessment results, and potential gaps to senior management, audit committee, and other stakeholders
• Coach and mentor team members, developing them into our future leaders

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed