Manager, Financial Operations & Strategic Initiatives - 12 Month Term

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Mississauga, ON

6d • CA$90,400 - CA$140,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Manager, Financial Operations & Strategic Initiatives, to join our team on a 12-month contract. This role will support a high-priority Dealer Integration initiative and act as a key bridge between Finance and cross-functional teams. As a dedicated project resource, you will provide financial oversight and expertise to ensure consistent, controlled, and scalable financial operations across multiple advisor platforms. You will play a critical role in identifying risks, shaping solutions, and supporting the successful delivery of integration milestones.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in financial operations, accounting, and internal controls
• Ability to analyze complex scenarios and make sound, risk-informed recommendations
• Proven experience influencing and collaborating with cross-functional and senior stakeholders
• Experience in process improvement, transformation, or integration initiatives
• Ability to operate effectively in an ambiguous, project-based environment

Nice To Haves

• Wealth management industry experience is preferred
• CPA designation is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide financial expertise and advisory support on integration initiatives, including accounting, money movement, commissions, and system flows
• Support Dealer platform integration and process harmonization across business units
• Lead current-state process mapping and gap analysis within financial operations
• Contribute to the design and implementation of future-state standardized processes
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and operational impacts related to integration activities
• Support process engineering, testing, and implementation phases of the project
• Collaborate with Finance, Wealth, Dealer Operations, and Technology teams
• Represent Financial Operations in project forums, planning sessions, and decision discussions
• Drive process efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives

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