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.
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