Financial Analyst

Location: Toronto, ON or Waterloo, ON (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, flexible scheduling)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Rate: CAD $50/hr on T4

Role Overview

Seeking a Senior Associate, Accounting & Controls to support the SLC Finance team. This role is responsible for legal entity accounting, financial reporting, month-end and quarter-end close activities, regulatory reporting, audit support, and process improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple teams across SLC and Sun Life, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete month-end and quarter-end accounting close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, and analytics.
• Support legal entity accounting and preparation of financial statements.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate financial reporting discrepancies.
• Assist with regulatory reporting requirements and compliance processes.
• Coordinate audit requests, prepare supporting documentation, and liaise with auditors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new accounting processes and controls.
• Identify and execute automation opportunities and process improvements.
• Support SLC projects, initiatives, and reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain robust governance and financial controls.

Must-Have Skills

• 5-7 years of accounting, finance, financial reporting, or controllership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Strong experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• CPA designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA) strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with financial reporting systems and ERP platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

Nice to Have

• SAP experience.
• Power BI and/or Tableau reporting experience.
• Experience within financial services, insurance, wealth management, or asset management industries.
• Exposure to regulatory reporting and compliance requirements.
• Experience driving automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of governance, internal controls, and audit processes.

Ideal Candidate

• CPA-designated accounting professional with strong reporting and controls experience.
• Self-motivated and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at building relationships and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Process improvement mindset with an interest in automation and operational efficiency.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing business priorities.
• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Experienced Senior Accountant or Financial Analyst who enjoys working across accounting, reporting, controls, and business initiatives.