Director, Financial Controls, Audit and Risk

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

The Sun Life Health (SLH) business within Sun Life Canada is a leading provider of Group Benefits and Health Solutions. A market leader in the advancement of workplace mental health across Canada, through the introduction of new tools such as Lumino Health Virtual Care and Stress Management and Well-Being program providing members access to mental health and medical specialists 24/7. SLH is seeking a Director, Finance Data, Risk and Controls to join its fast-paced and energetic Finance team.
Reporting to the AVP, Accounting and Controls Transformation, this role will lead the Financial Controls and Audit & Risk teams accountable for accounting and control activities critical to the Sun Life Health business, as well as identifying opportunities for streaming and automation.

What you will be doing

• Leading a team of twelve finance professionals located across Montreal, Toronto, and Waterloo.
• Accountable for monthly and quarterly reconciliations processes for Sun Life Health, including improvement of historical match rates and automation.
• Lead Frontier implementation execution and automation working closely with partners across finance and IT.
• Coordinate and lead GB audits, as the main point of contact, including CSAE 3416, financial controls (external and internal audit), working with multiple stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and Audit teams.
• Partner across BU’s, Finance and Business to innovate processes for continuous improvement.
• Accountable for management of End User Computing (EUCs) and Risk Models to ensure continued policy compliance.
• Draft ICFR/Error memos and technical accounting/application memos for new or changing businesses.
• ICFR and control process streamlining to review our controls and processes and identify areas that can be simplified and/or automated.
• ICFR quarterly attestation and monitoring controls coordination, including errors/materiality calls.
• Quarterly balance sheet review and variance commentary.
• Write-off reporting and coordination.
• Drive knowledge transfer, training documentation for onboarding.
• Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery.
• Coordination of access reviews.
• Lead ad hoc strategic projects to add value and insights for the business.

What you need to succeed

• Professional Finance designation with 5+ years of experience in financial management leadership roles.
• Strong accounting, analysis, and reporting skills and a deep understanding of IFRS and SOX controls relevant to the insurance industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Attention to accuracy and detail.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented and flexible to changing priorities and timelines.
• Proven technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced people manager with strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively lead and execute change, foster a continuous improvement culture, develop, and mentor team members.
• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide.
• As a condition of the role, the successful candidate must obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life.

Assets

• CPA or CA professional designation experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in project management, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting and Process Optimization.
• Experience working in the insurance industry or a large financial institution.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; success at cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and creating partnerships at all levels within the organization.

What is in it for you

• Being a member of the Sun Life Health Finance and Actuarial team, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• In 2025, Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 16th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers.
• We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work.
• We are 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.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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

Salary Range:

105,000/105 000 - 180,000/180 000

Job Category:

Finance

Posting End Date:

17/04/2025