Permanent Full Time
As a key member of our global finance organization, the Director, Global Accounting Policy will play a strategic role in shaping and strengthening the company’s accounting framework worldwide. This position is critical in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and compliance of our financial reporting across all segments and jurisdictions.
You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing deep technical expertise and forward-looking insights on evolving accounting standards.
What you will do:
- Reporting to the AVP, Corporate Financial Reporting, the Director, Global Accounting Policy will:
- Develop, enhance, and enforce global accounting policies under IFRS and other regulatory frameworks
- Research and analyze technical accounting matters, including new accounting pronouncements and complex transactions, and advise senior management on recommended accounting solutions
- Identify opportunities and lead initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes
- Collaborate with segment and other global teams to support accounting analysis over potential and completed transactions
- As part of the financial reporting team, review quarterly external disclosures to ensure accuracy of presentation and disclosure of financial information
- Coach and mentor team members, developing them to be future leaders
What you will bring:
- CPA designation is required
- Deep understanding and extensive experience with IFRS
- Proven expertise in technical accounting research
- Strong organizational and project management skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Adequate knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting
- Experience with coaching and leading teams
Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.
The base salary for this position is between $128,200 - $178,200 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.
Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today!
Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life.
At the end of 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 million customer relationships.
Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.
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 talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.
We?would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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