Associate Manager Financial Reporting & Analysis

Permanent Full Time

Associate Manager – Financial Reporting and Analysis

The Associate Manager is a key member of the Capital and Risk Solutions (CRS) financial reporting team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, insightful reporting that supports senior leadership and external stakeholders.

You will collaborate closely with the CRS financial and actuarial teams, as well as global support functions (including Great West Controller).  The position requires strong ownership, effective cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. 

What you will do 

• Lead all expense analysis and reporting activities, including ownership of the annual CRS expense budget process

• Support preparation of financial statement notes disclosures for the Annual CRS Subsidiary Financial Statements

• Oversee and mentor team members, including reviewing quarterly reporting tasks and providing guidance

• Support operational finance processes, including Alteryx/Workiva‑based reporting, optimization, and automation 

• Analyze, report and investigate various CRS Divisional reports for Great West Corporate
• Collaborating with senior management and subsidiary CFO’s with quarterly internal and external reporting

• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc financial initiatives as required 

What you will bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field  
• CPA or equivalent designation (preferred or in progress)   

• 3–5+ years of experience in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, or audit 

• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills 

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines 

Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external auditors 

The base salary for this position is between $71,900.00 - $131,800.00 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 additional investment 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  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.  

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