Corporate Accountant | Great West

Permanent Full Time

Great West is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Accountant to join our External Reporting team within the Finance function. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to build a strong foundation in public company financial reporting while gaining exposure to Great West’s quarterly and annual reporting processes.

As part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will contribute to the preparation of key external reporting deliverables, support financial analysis and reconciliations, and work closely with stakeholders across Finance and the business. This role offers broad exposure to IFRS reporting, financial statement preparation, and the communication of financial results to investors and the market.

What you will do:

• Support the preparation and enhancement of quarterly and annual external reporting deliverables, including MD&A, Supplemental Information Packages (SIP), earnings materials, and supporting disclosures.
• Assist with the drafting of MD&A commentary, financial reporting analyses, and recommendations that communicate business results and key financial trends.
• Perform financial analysis, reconciliations, variance investigations, and reporting reviews to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Conduct accounting research and contribute to technical accounting projects, including the assessment and implementation of new accounting standards and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, Investor Relations, Legal, and business segments to gather, validate, and analyze information supporting external reporting.
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation, reporting schedules, and audit-ready working papers to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of reported results.
• Contribute to process improvement, automation, and reporting efficiency initiatives that enhance the quality and effectiveness of financial reporting.

What you will bring:

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Recent graduate or graduating within the current academic year.
• Intention to pursue or currently pursuing a CPA designation.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Nice-to-Have

• Previous internship, co-op, or work experience in accounting, audit, finance, or financial reporting.
• Exposure to IFRS accounting and financial reporting concepts.
• Experience performing financial analysis, reconciliations, or variance analysis.
• Interest in public company reporting and investor-facing disclosures.

Success will be measured by:

• Quality and accuracy of financial reporting deliverables and supporting analyses.
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of Great West’s reporting processes and financial results.
• Timely completion of assigned work and responsiveness during reporting cycles.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality documentation.
• Effective collaboration with stakeholders across Finance and business teams.
• Proactive contributions to process improvements and team initiatives.
• Demonstrated growth in technical accounting, financial analysis, and reporting capabilities.

Why Join Great West?

• Meaningful work: Contribute to financial reporting that is used by investors, analysts, regulators, and senior leaders.
• Learning & development: Build technical accounting, financial reporting, and analytical skills in a public company environment.
• Exposure & collaboration: Work closely with teams across Finance, Actuarial, Investor Relations, and other business areas.
• Career growth: Gain valuable experience that supports long-term development within Finance and the CPA profession.
• Supportive culture: Join a collaborative team committed to mentoring, development, and continuous improvement.

About the Team

You will join the External Reporting team within Finance, reporting to the manager, Financial Reporting and aligned under the Global CFO organization. The team is responsible for preparing Great West's external financial reporting deliverables and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to ensure the accurate communication of financial results to the market. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to complex reporting processes while building a strong foundation for a career in Corporate Finance.

The base salary for this position is between $56,000.00 - $84,000.00 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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