About this role
We are partnering with a leading Canadian insurance organization to find an exceptional Senior Director of Financial Reporting to join their finance leadership team. This is a high-impact role sitting at the intersection of technical accounting excellence and strategic financial leadership.
The Opportunit
yAs Senior Director, Financial Reporting, you will own the end-to-end financial reporting process, lead a high-performing team, and serve as the organization's subject matter expert on IFRS 17. You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of consolidated financial statements while driving continuous improvement across the reporting function
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Key Responsibiliti
• esLead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, with deep accountability for IFRS 17 compliance and technical interpretati
• onServe as the internal authority on IFRS 17 — translating complex technical guidance into practical application across the busine
• ssOversee the financial consolidation process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and completene
• ssPartner with actuarial, FP&A, and external auditors on IFRS 17 measurement models, disclosures, and reporting outpu
• tsMonitor evolving IFRS standards and assess the impact on the organization's financial reporting framewo
• rkLead, mentor, and develop a team of financial reporting professiona
• lsPresent financial results and technical accounting positions to senior leadership and the audit committ
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What You Br
• ingCPA designation (CA preferred) with 10+ years of progressive experience in financial report
• ingDeep, hands-on technical knowledge of IFRS 17 — implementation and/or ongoing application experience is essent
• ialStrong background in financial consolidations within a complex, multi-entity environm
• entPrior experience in the insurance or financial services sector strongly prefer
• redDemonstrated ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional stakeholder relationsh
• ipsExcellent communication skills — able to translate technical accounting into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders
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