Sr. Finance Manager to support global accounting and reporting functions for a large insurance client - 5173

Sr. Finance Manager to support global accounting and reporting functions for a large insurance client - 5173

Duration: 9 months (possibility of extension)

Location: Hybrid (Toronto/Waterloo)

*ERC Required

This role, reporting to the Director, Global Accounting, is a key contributor in the Corporate Finance team responsible for supporting global accounting and reporting functions. The incumbent will be accountable for managing the client's global legal entity accounting and reporting process (including the monthly and quarterly financial close), assisting in the preparation of consolidated and legal entity financial statements and disclosure schedules, supervising day-to-day accounting functions and general ledger controls, performing analytical reviews on financial results, and lead projects, process improvement initiatives and ad-hoc business transactions as required.

Must Have Skills:

• 4+ years as a Finance Manager or in a similar role in either public accounting or large, multinational organizations
• Accounting designation CPA, CA, CMA or CGA or equivalent
• Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting and financial reporting under IFRS

Nice To Have Skills:

• Insurance/Fi experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (including Fiori and Analysis for Office) and Aptitude Accounting Hub
• Experience with Longview, Tableau or Workiva wDesk

Job Description:

• Lead the global legal entity accounting, consolidation and reporting process under IFRS, partnering with local finance and reporting teams across various Sun Life business groups globally to achieve that outcome
• Contribute as a key player in the global consolidation process for all subsidiaries in a multi-currency environment on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Contribute to the maintenance/ upkeep of the new SAP S/4 HANA general ledger
• Identify and execute process improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-team stakeholders to drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement
• Prepare/review internal management deliverables, including variance analysis and ad-hoc reports/requests
• Implement and execute appropriate SOX-compliant controls over financial close and reporting processes
• Participate in the accounting for complex transactions and understand associated implications on various financial reporting requirements and organizational performance
• Prepare/review select regulatory filings
• Collaborate with other financial reporting teams on special projects, as required
• Assist external auditors in the quarterly review/annual audit process
• Actively coach and develop junior staff
• Any other reporting requirements as directed by the Manager