Finance Manager – Corporate Expenses – RECRUITED

Job title:

Finance Manager – Corporate Expenses – RECRUITED

Company

Randstad

Job description

Are you looking for a leadership role where you can drive financial reporting and process improvements in a global, fast-paced environment? Do you excel in managing large, complex accounting processes?
If so, the Finance Manager role with Sun Life’s Corporate Finance team might be the perfect fit for you!Advantages
Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and expertise.
Be part of a global financial leader where you can drive meaningful change in financial reporting and operations.
Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
Engage in cutting-edge financial systems such as SAP S/4 HANA and participate in cross-team collaboration.
Hybrid working model based on company policy, offering flexibility and work-life balance.Responsibilities

• 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/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
• Any other reporting requirements as directed by the Manager

Qualifications

• 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

Skills:

• 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

Summary
If you are interested in the Finance Manager role, please apply online www.randstad.caRandstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 05:30:52 GMT

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