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An established financial services client within the insurance domain is seeking experienced Finance professionals to join its CFO Finance Project Team supporting a large-scale Finance & Actuarial Transformation Program. This role operates at the intersection of finance, actuarial, systems, and data transformation, with a strong focus on IFRS 17 reporting, measurement models, and finance process modernization. The successful candidate will act as a business partner and subject matter expert, driving enhancements across financial accounting, performance reporting, forecasting, and end-to-end finance system integration. You will be responsible for translating complex accounting and actuarial requirements into scalable, audit-ready business and system solutions while supporting transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, automation, and regulatory compliance.
Job Responsibility
Lead IFRS 17 enhancement initiatives including policy interpretation, measurement models (GMM, VFA, PAA), CSM mechanics, and reporting requirements
Drive end-to-end program delivery activities including requirements gathering, testing, cutover, and change management
Partner with Finance, Actuarial, IT, and external vendors to define and execute system and data integration requirements
Translate business and accounting requirements into detailed system specifications and testable acceptance criteria
Identify and support Finance and Actuarial process optimization opportunities, including automation and reduction of manual interventions
Support controls, audit readiness, SOX compliance, and EUC governance across models, spreadsheets, and reporting tools
Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation covering accounting methodologies, systems, and processes
Support reconciliation design between GL, subledgers, actuarial systems, investment systems, and data warehouse platforms
Present complex technical and financial concepts to senior stakeholders in a clear and structured manner
Requirements
3–7+ years of experience in insurance finance transformation, accounting, actuarial, or financial systems delivery
Strong understanding of life insurance products and investment accounting concepts
Hands-on IFRS experience with proven exposure to IFRS 17 measurement models and reporting frameworks
Experience producing technical documentation for systems, processes, and accounting methodologies
Strong project delivery experience in large-scale transformation programs
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across Finance, IT, and Actuarial teams
Professional designation (CPA, CA) or actuarial designation (FSA, FCIA), or advanced degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field
Nice to have
Experience with GL, subledger systems, actuarial valuation tools, or policy administration platforms
Familiarity with Accounting Hub, CSM calculators, BI/reporting tools, and cloud-based finance systems
Exposure to financial data architecture including ETL/ELT processes, canonical data models, and reconciliation automation
What we offer
Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact Finance & Actuarial transformation program within a leading Canadian financial institution
Exposure to enterprise-scale IFRS 17 implementation and enhancement initiatives
Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Actuarial, IT, and vendor teams
Strong visibility with senior stakeholders and finance leadership
Potential for contract extension or transition into permanent internal opportunities
Work within a mature Finance Project Team environment focused on innovation and modernization