Director, Accounting & Controls

at  Sun Life

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a key member of the Retail Advice & Solutions (RA&S) finance team, the Director, Accounting & Controls will work independently and collaboratively with members of the RA&S finance & actuarial team, Canadian Finance, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Operations and internal and external audit to deliver on the accounting, controls & reporting requirements for the Insurance business. In addition, this role will continue to enhance the new processes and controls that were designed to support IFRS 17 reporting. The scope and scale of the reporting requirements managed by this role requires a high level of technical accounting proficiency, analytical insight, and operational efficiency.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals and control specialists while promoting a high performance culture and opportunities for growth
• Overall responsibility for complete, accurate and timely monthly/quarterly/annual financial & regulatory reporting for RA&S accompanied by in-depth analysis of financial results
• Overall responsibility for the control environment including ownership of quarterly Internal Key Control processes and Key Disclosure Analysis
• Lead the quarterly analysis and review of finance transactions ingested into the contractual service margin calculation tool, and the insurance contract liability & reinsurance asset roll forward schedules
• Provide leadership and support for strategic projects and initiatives impacting financial reporting and develop processes and controls to incorporate the results of these strategic projects and initiatives into efficient and effective operational procedures
• Champion and support creative solutions that focus on continuous improvement was a focus on leveraging technology to reduce manual repetitive tasks
• Communicate effectively with senior management and ensure issues are raised and addressed in a timely manner