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Sun Life

Accounting Manager

Canada

Job type: Part-time
Experience: 5–8+ years of progressive accounting and financial-management experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

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Original job description

Executive Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Accounting Manager to lead accounting and financial reporting operations within a dynamic financial services organization. This executive-level position will provide leadership across financial reporting, accounting controls, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial operations while partnering closely with senior executives to support organizational strategy and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions.

Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

Review and approve financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.

Establish, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Lead and develop accounting and finance professionals while establishing performance standards and objectives.

Monitor financial performance, cash flow, operating expenses, and key financial metrics.

Oversee regulatory, tax, audit, and financial reporting requirements applicable to the organization.

Work closely with the CFO, CEO, senior management, auditors, and other executive stakeholders.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.

Identify financial risks and develop appropriate mitigation and control measures.

Lead accounting-process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial-system enhancements.

Ensure accounting practices comply with applicable Canadian accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Support corporate planning, forecasting, acquisitions, business expansion, and other strategic initiatives.

Prepare executive-level financial presentations and reports for senior leadership.

Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.

CPA designation strongly preferred.

5–8+ years of progressive accounting and financial-management experience.

Previous experience managing accounting or finance teams.

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, IFRS, internal controls, audit, taxation, and financial analysis.

Experience within banking, insurance, investment management, wealth management, fintech, or another financial-services environment is preferred.

Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting-system experience.

Strong strategic, analytical, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Demonstrated experience working with CFOs, CEOs, boards, auditors, and other senior stakeholders.

Ability to manage confidential financial information and multiple high-priority initiatives in a remote environment.

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Responsibilities

Lead accounting and financial reporting operations, including close processes, financial statements, budgets, forecasts, controls, compliance, and financial performance monitoring. Develop the finance team, advise senior executives on strategic decisions and risks, and drive process improvements and system enhancements.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline, with a CPA designation strongly preferred. Candidates should have 5–8+ years of progressive accounting and financial-management experience, team-management experience, strong knowledge of IFRS and financial controls, and advanced Excel and ERP/accounting-system experience.

Skills

Financial Reporting
Accounting
Financial Close Management
Budgeting
Forecasting
Internal Controls
IFRS
Audit
Taxation
Financial Analysis
Team Leadership
Regulatory Compliance
Cash Flow Management
Microsoft Excel
ERP Systems
Process Improvement

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Keywords

Accounting
Financial Reporting
Financial Services
Insurance
IFRS
Canadian Accounting Standards
CPA
Internal Controls
Financial Close
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Analysis
Audit
Taxation
Regulatory Compliance
Cash Flow
Financial Risk Management
Microsoft Excel
ERP Systems
Accounting Systems
Process Automation
Financial Operations
Corporate Planning
Acquisitions
Executive Reporting

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