Associate Manager, Accounting Team - 6 Month Contract

Temporary Full Time 

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Investment Planning Counsel (IPC) is one of Canada's leading independent wealth management firms. We are a diverse group of people all driven towards one goal: helping our advisors build a better business through a remarkable client experience.    

In November 2023, Canada Life acquired IPC.  Canada Life is a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies and serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States.   

With the acquisition, IPC and Canada Life’s existing wealth platforms create one of Canada’s leading wealth providers.

The Associate Manager, Accounting works within our Finance team and is responsible for the completion of financial activities, complying with relevant regulations and accounting standards and for the effective day to day oversight and guidance of team members.

What you will do

• Maintain responsibility for financial accounting and reporting including preparation and review of monthly Corporate financials, interim and annual Fund financials, quarterly investment portfolios, annual Fund Facts
• Support the team by providing oversight of monthly variance analysis, expense analysis, journal entry approval and review of account reconciliations.
• Oversee internal, external, including Enterprise Risk Management CSOX and regulatory audits
• Creating and maintaining models that support business lines, revenue, expenses, profitability, and projections
• Participate in annual budget preparation
• Ensuring Internal Controls and Operational procedure manuals are continuously updated
• Providing coaching and mentoring to team members as a first point of contact on day-to-day operations matters requiring guidance, review, or escalation
• Developing and enhancing team processes and improvements
• Establishing and maintaining effective communications across teams
• Supporting the team’s direct reporting leader with identifying learning opportunities and knowledge gaps within the team and assist in developing learning plans.
• Assess and monitor team workload and respond accordingly to changing conditions based on capacity and business needs
• Support management by recognizing positive contributions by team members, providing on the job coaching, and facilitating team monthly meetings

What You Will Bring

• 5-7 years progressive accounting experience in the financial services industry
• Completion of post-secondary education with a specialization in Accounting
• Accounting designation
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of IFRS principles and guidelines
• Knowledge of SAP
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Business Tools to support team and other groups 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate the goals and objectives of the organization clearly and concisely to all stakeholders.
• Positive and collaborative approach to teamwork and effective listener
• Ability to influence and teach team members with encouragement
• Ability to prioritize with tight deadlines
• Ability to coach, train, mentor, lead and provide operational oversight to team members.
• Very strong proficiency using MS Word and Excel
• Ability to prepare professional looking reports and diagrams
• Ability to consolidate, prepare and verify data for metrics and reports. Demonstrated aptitude for building financial models (spreadsheet engineering) for complex processes using advanced formulas

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The base salary for this position is between $71,900 - $119,800 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 Canada Life 

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

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 Canada Life.  

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 Canada Life policies.  

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.