Manager, Global Accounting

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Sun Life Full time

Job Description

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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

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