Manager, Global Accounting

3 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

This role, reporting to the Director, Financial Systems and Initiatives, is a key contributor in the Corporate Finance team responsible for supporting SLF’s global accounting and reporting functions. The incumbent will be a key player in defining and implementing functionality changes, enhancements, and upgrades in our SAP GL/GR, EFDW and Aptitude Accounting Hub.

**What will you do?**
- Assure consistency completeness and accuracy between GL/GR/EFDW and AH, and troubleshoot any issues arising.
- Determine requirements driven by changes, new products, new businesses, M&A, upgrades etc.
- Identify and implement process improvements initiatives in collaboration with cross-team stakeholders
- Defining and co-ordinating functionality changes, reporting & data requirements, enhancements, and support Finance & Business changes and projects that impact the GL/GR, EFDW or AH (including developing change requirements and testing)
- Providing centralized support and expertise to the following corporate areas:

- IFRS 17 revaluation, consolidation, translation, elimination, OSFI reporting
- SOX controls
- Hierarchies (examples: Natural Account, Major Product) maintenance
- AFO reporting support and development, in SAP GL/GR, and EFDW.
- LongView reporting support and development
- Actively coach and develop junior staff

**What do you need to succeed?**
- Bachelor’s degree
- Accounting designation CPA, CA, CMA or CGA or equivalent
- 3+ years of relevant experience in either public accounting or publicly-traded companies
- Technical knowledge of financial accounting and financial reporting under IFRS
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA (including Fiori and Analysis for Office) and Aptitude Accounting Hub is an advantage
- Experience with Longview, Tableau or Workiva wDesk is an advantage

**What’s in it for you?**
- Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the US.
- Named 2021 “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor
- Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work - 2021
- Flexible hybrid work model including in-country work-from-home if you prefer.
- Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
- 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
- Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.

LI-Hybrid

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.

**Salary Range**:
74,100/74 100 - 120,800/120 800

**Job Category**:
Finance

**Posting End Date**:
27/04/2023


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