Director Corporate Financial Reporting - ICOFR

Job Description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.


• Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure alignment, audit readiness, and address IT findings.


• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards.


• Prepare global ITGC updates, assessment results, and potential gaps for senior management, the audit committee, and other stakeholders.


• Coach and mentor team members, developing them into future leaders.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in IT risk and controls for at least five years.


• CPA or other relevant designation (e.g., CISA) is a strong asset.


• Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards, including COSO, COBIT, NIST, and other IT frameworks.


• Strong stakeholder management skills to collaborate across business functions and segments.


• Project management experience is a strong asset.


• Experience with insurance and financial institutions is a strong asset.


• Experience with SOC1, SOC2, and ISO certifications is an asset.


• Experience with coaching and leading a team.

Location & Compensation

Locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.

Base salary: $128,200 – $178,200 per annum (base only; variable components such as annual bonus are not included here).

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Referrals increase your chances of being interviewed by twofold.