Director, Accounting Advisory

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.

Job Description:

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President (AVP), Accounting Advisory, the Director, Accounting Advisory is responsible for supporting and developing SLF's accounting policies and financial reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The incumbent will participate in the implementation of new accounting standards, researching the accounting implications of business initiatives and other transactions, the review of corporate financial statements and notes, and participate in other projects as required.

What you’ll be doing

• Work closely with the AVP and partner with business groups to provide advice on the accounting implications of business initiatives and other transactions throughout the organization
• Experience with IFRS 17 is preferred.
• Implement new financial reporting standards as required by IFRS
• Assess impacts on financial reporting processes and internal controls as well as changes to business metrics resulting from new accounting standards
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos on transactions and initiatives, as well as existing applications of IFRS in light of evolving industry practices and benchmarking
• Communicate new accounting standards and external developments in IFRS, including delivering presentations in regular company-wide IFRS education programs
• Review financial statements and notes for the quarterly and annual financial statements required for external reporting
• Coach managers within the team
  

What you’ll need to succeed

• Accounting designation is required (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA)
• Experience in accounting advisory and an in-depth knowledge of IFRS
• Knowledge of the insurance industry would be an asset
• Strong problem solving, analytical and conceptual skills; can see the "big picture" in a complex environment
• Strong writing and presentation skills in order to present findings/results and recommendations to target audience in a concise manner
• Strong people, process and project leadership skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills - one-on-one and small groups. Ability to deal with conflicts, influencing skills necessary to be able to communicate recommendations and obtain cooperation across functional groups to achieve objectives
• Ability to manage changing priorities; excellent organizational and project management skills
• Self-starter, with accuracy and attention to detail, works well in a team as well as with minimal supervision

What's in it for you:

• Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• In 2024, Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 15th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers.
• We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work.
• We’re also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams.
• Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every five years.
• Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

110,000/110 000 - 180,000/180 000

Job Category:

Finance

Posting End Date:

03/06/2026