Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Permanent Full Time

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting, the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst is a key member of the Lifeco Controller’s Group, with primary responsibility for segregated funds financial reporting. This role provides exposure to Great-West Lifeco’s operating segments and offers strong opportunities to broaden your technical knowledge and professional experience. We offer a challenging, collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful opportunities for career growth and personal development.

What you will do:

• Prepare semi-annual and annual financial statements for Canadian segregated funds
• Perform quarterly financial close activities
• Process daily and monthly journal entries
• Prepare quarterly and annual regulatory filings
• Update reporting for new funds, fund closures, fund manager changes, changes to investment mix and changes in fund type
• Reconcile segregated fund asset and liability balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Assist in the analysis and application of accounting policies to ensure segregated fund financial statements comply with IFRS and CLHIA standards
• Review the work of junior team members, providing guidance and feedback as required
• Assist with projects, automation initiatives, and process improvement opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency and controls
• Support the financial close and reporting process, including ad hoc reporting and analysis requests

What you will bring:

• University degree, majoring in accounting and/or finance preferred; CPA designation, or in pursuit of, is considered an asset
• 3–5 years of experience in a fund accountant, financial analyst, or financial reporting role
• Experience with segregated funds accounting is preferred
• Strong attention to detail in assessing financial information, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to effectively and proactively communicate issues and recommend solutions
• Knowledge and efficient use of MS Office tools, with advanced Excel skills
• Experience with SAP and Workiva is considered an asset

This position is located in the Winnipeg head office.

The base salary for this position is between $57,100 - $85,600 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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