Director Corporate Financial Reporting - ICOFR

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Director Corporate Financial Reporting – ICOFR at Canada Life – permanent, full‑time. This role reports to the AVP, Corporate Financial Reporting – ICOFR and contributes to the ongoing enhancement of the company’s global Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) program.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Provide monitoring and advisory support to operating segments, IT risk and compliance teams, and business units over the scoping, improvement, and greenlighting of IT general controls.</li>
<li>Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure alignment, audit readiness, and address IT findings.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.</li>
<li>Prepare global ITGC updates, assessment results, and potential gaps for senior management, the audit committee, and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Coach and mentor team members, developing them into future leaders.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Progressive experience in IT risk and controls for at least five years.</li>
<li>CPA or other relevant designation (e.g., CISA) is a strong asset.</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards, including COSO, COBIT, NIST, and other IT frameworks.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management skills to collaborate across business functions and segments.</li>
<li>Project management experience is a strong asset.</li>
<li>Experience with insurance and financial institutions is a strong asset.</li>
<li>Experience with SOC1, SOC2, and ISO certifications is an asset.</li>
<li>Experience with coaching and leading a team.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Location & Compensation</h3>
<p>Locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.</p>
<p>Base salary: $128,200 – $178,200 per annum (base only; variable components such as annual bonus are not included here).</p>
<h3>Equal Opportunity & Accessibility</h3>
<p>Canada Life is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued and respected. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For accommodation requests, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.</p>
<h3>Application Process</h3>
<p>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Referrals increase your chances of being interviewed by twofold.</p></p>
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