Manager, Global Accounting

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Job Description:

This role, reporting to the Director, Global Accounting, is a key contributor in the Corporate Finance team responsible for supporting Sun Life's global accounting and reporting functions. The Manager will be accountable for managing the Sun Life 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.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, results-driven individual looking to advance their career in accounting & finance, with a passion to lead and drive change to improve operational efficiency.

*** This is a 12-month fixed term role. ***

What will you do?

• 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

• Identify and execute process improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-team stakeholders to drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement

• Prepare external quarterly financial statements and note disclosures for consolidated Sun Life in accordance with IFRS

• Participate in the accounting for complex transactions and understand associated implications on various financial reporting requirements and organizational performance

• Actively coach and develop junior staff

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

• Accounting designation CPA, CA, CMA or CGA or equivalent

• 4+ years of relevant experience in either public accounting or large, multinational organizations

• Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting and financial reporting under IFRS

• Experience with Workiva wDesk as well as SAP S/4HANA (including Fiori and Analysis for Office) and Aptitude Accounting Hub is an advantage

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; with a strong attention to detail while maintaining a "big picture" view in a complex environment

• Ability to manage conflicts and competing priorities, with a strong ability to influence without authority to navigate a decentralized organization and drive change across functional groups to achieve desired outcomes

• Ability to think outside the box to maximize utilization of technology (e.g. RPA) to eliminate, automate or otherwise streamline manual, recurring processes to drive operational excellence

• Self-starter, with a proven track record to lead projects and deliver tangible results

• Ability to motivate and lead finance team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement

What's in it for you?

• Time off giving you the flexibility to focus on the moments that matter including 20 vacation days per year

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled. We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making

• contributions.

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• Flexible hybrid work model

• Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives

• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2024 Best Workplace in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada

• Sun Life ranked one of the 2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World on the Corporate Knights’ 2023

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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