Director of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR)

Permanent Full Time

Reporting to the AVP, Accounting & Controls, the Director, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) is responsible for leading the Canadian ICOFR program and ensuring the organization maintains a sustainable, risk-based, and effective control environment.

The Director serves as the central point of coordination across Canada Finance, Business, Technology, Risk & Controls, Internal Audit, and External Audit. This includes providing governance and oversight over the design, evaluation, remediation, and continuous improvement of internal controls that support reliable financial reporting and CEO/CFO certification requirements.

This role is a key leadership position within the Canada Controller Group, responsible for driving control effectiveness, remediation governance, continuous improvement, and the overall maturity of the Canadian control environment.

What You Will Be Doing

What You Will Bring

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg. This role follows a hybrid work model, with an in-office presence required three days per week.

The base salary for this position is between $128,200 - $178,200 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 every day: 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:

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact us. 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.