Manager, Global Accounting

6 months ago

Toronto, 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, Global Accounting, is a key contributor in the Corporate Finance team responsible for supporting SLF’s global accounting and reporting functions. The incumbent 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.

**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
- 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 external quarterly financial statements and note disclosures for consolidated SLF in accordance with IFRS
- 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

**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 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
- 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
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to present results and recommendations to target audience in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to manage changing priorities; excellent organization and project management skills
- 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?**
- A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
- Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health - mental, physical and financial
- We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022** Best Workplaces in Canada** by Great Place to Work® Canada

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**:
76,000/76 000 - 125,000/125 000

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