Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting | Great West

Canada Life; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Health and dental benefits

Mental health benefit

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canada Life seeks a Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting to lead global reporting improvements, data integrity, and governance across SAP and GFRS platforms. This role partners with Finance, Actuarial, and Technology teams across regions to drive modernization and controls.

You will mentor teams, oversee end-to-end delivery of reporting solutions, support quarter-end cycles, and promote automation and process optimization while communicating complex insights clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years in financial reporting, accounting or finance with ERP experience.
• Experience with enterprise-level reporting, SAP and data quality controls.
• Strong communication of complex issues to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and ongoing support of global financial reporting applications.
• Partner with global stakeholders to enhance reporting processes, systems and data quality.
• Drive automation and improvements in SAP reporting and GFRS.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of reporting solutions from requirements to post-production.
• Support quarter-end cycles and resolve complex reporting issues.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer across the organization.
• Assist internal and external audits and strengthen governance and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership & coaching

Microsoft Excel

SAP reporting

Data transformation

Power BI

SQL

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

CPA/ Chartered Professional Accountant preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Alteryx

SQL

Power Query

Job description

Permanent Full Time

The Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting is a key member of the Global Financial Reporting team responsible for enhancing global financial reporting processes, systems, controls and finance transformation initiatives. This role supports reporting modernization through leadership of the Global Financial Reporting System (GFRS) , SAP reporting applications, and the adoption of new technologies.

What you will do:

• Partner with global stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, and Technology teams in Canada, the U.S., and Europe to enhance financial reporting processes, systems, controls, and data quality.
• Lead the design, development, implementation, testing and ongoing support of global financial reporting applications, including the adoption and advancement of emerging technologies.
• Drive enhancements to financial reporting processes and platforms within the SAP landscape, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, governance, and controls.
• Lead the development and enhancement of reconciliation, exception, and control reporting capabilities to strengthen data integrity, reporting quality, oversight, and governance
• Oversee the delivery of reporting solutions from requirements gathering through design, testing, implementation, and post-production support.
• Provide leadership and support during quarter-end reporting cycles, ensuring timely resolution of complex reporting, reconciliation, and data related issues.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance reporting effectiveness.
• Provide training, education, and knowledge transfer to finance and business stakeholders across the organization.
• Support internal and external audit requests and strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Collaborate with business partners to define future state reporting requirements and influence the direction of financial reporting technology and processes.

What you will bring:

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or Accounting. Candidates with a professional accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountant) will be given preference
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting or finance.
• Experience with enterprise-level financial reporting and ERP solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into practical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues, risks and recommendations to stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Experience in fostering a strong team environment, providing leadership and coaching to team members across geographically diverse teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with SAP financial reporting applications and technologies is considered an asset.
• Experience with data transformation, automation and reporting solutions such as Alteryx, Power Query, Power BI, SQL, or similar analytics tools is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of internal controls, financial governance, audit requirements, and regulatory processes is considered an asset.

The base salary for this position is between $90,400.00 - $140,400.00 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.

Grow with Great-West Lifeco

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 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 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.

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

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 additionalinvestment 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.

Learn more about Great-West Lifeco.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.