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Sun Life is a global financial services company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1865, it provides insurance, investment, financial advice, wealth, health, and asset management solutions for individuals, businesses, and institutions. Sun Life operates across North America, Asia, and Europe, combining financial services with health-focused offerings while emphasizing sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and community impact. Its broad business supports teams working across finance, healthcare, consulting, and related services.
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AVP, Accounting and Controls Transformation at Sun Life (Toronto Hybrid)

Lead accounting, controls, systems, and AI-enabled transformation for Sun Life Health while overseeing more than 40 finance professionals. Own finance planning and delivery for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

CACanada
$140,000 – $225,000 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredFrench RequiredAccounting Manager

Description

  • Lead more than 40 finance professionals across monthly close, reinsurance accounting and settlements, financial controls and reconciliations, and audit engagements.
  • Support strategic initiatives led by the Sun Life Health Leadership team.
  • Ensure acquisitions, partnerships, and integrations have appropriate accounting treatment, financial systems, and controls.
  • Oversee the Canadian Dental Care Plan finance workstream, including planning, forecasting, and finance deliverables.
  • Advance financial systems, data, and controls through streamlined processes, automation, and applicable AI solutions.
  • Work with Corporate and Canadian Finance to transform accounting and control processes across Sun Life Health.
  • Report to the Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of Sun Life Health.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience executing digital and process transformation initiatives.
  • Experience leading teams and stakeholders through organizational change.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • At least 10 years of progressive experience with a future-oriented perspective.
  • Financial services or insurance industry experience is an asset.
  • CPA or MBA designation alongside a related university degree.
  • Experience managing strategic initiatives or projects.
  • Strong leadership capability and the ability to collaborate across functions and business groups.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong financial and business analytics capabilities.
  • Advanced process re-engineering skills, including the use of digital tools and AI for transformation.
  • French and English bilingual proficiency, written and spoken, is required for Quebec-based positions.

Benefits

  • Up to six weeks of leave through the Sabbatical Program every five years.
  • Care Days to support personal wellbeing or caregiving responsibilities.
  • Sick days.
  • Flexibility to work in a hybrid office and virtual arrangement.
  • Incentive plans for eligible employees based on individual and company performance.
  • Accommodation support throughout the application process.
  • Workplace focused on diversity and inclusion.

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