Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

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:

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America. 

The opportunity: 

The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst reports to the Director of Financial Reporting.

 You will prepare timely and accurate NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) statutory quarterly and annual statements, as well as all related filings (i.e. MD&A’s, supplemental schedules and exhibits, etc.).

How you will contribute: 

• Prepare quarterly NAIC financial statement fluctuation analyses.
• Prepare quarterly IFRS to NAIC reconciliations and analyses.
• Maintain financial reporting integrity and ensure compliance with statutory basis accounting standards.
• Streamline reporting processes using available tools.
• Support audit and regulatory examination requests as needed.
• Ability to manage daily tasks independently.
• This role requires an individual with a proven track record of detailed financial reporting/accounting experience.
• Curiosity and ability to understand and enhance the overall reporting process, driving efficiencies and overall company success.
• Partner with and support other finance teams, business units, and other partners.
• Liaises with external auditors/regulators, external and internal legal counsel and other internal constituents on accounting and reporting matters.
• Establish business partner relationships with other organizational functions; perceived as an accounting expert within the organization; mentors non-financial stakeholders on financial and system issues where appropriate.
• Performs Special Projects and applies current accounting guidance.

         What you will bring with you:  

• Critical thinker with the ability to analyze and implement SSAP and other accounting guidance.
• 3+ years of experience in a large public institution, including responsibilities related to quarterly financial reporting, annual audits, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.
• BS in accounting, finance, or other similarly related field of study.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as other financial software packages including SAP GL and StatementPro applications.
• Possesses a continuous-improvement mind-set.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; good listening capability; skilled at clearly and concisely communicating with all constituencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills; success at cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and creating partnerships at all levels within the organization.
• Strong organization skills and commitment to meet deadlines.
• Unquestionable personal integrity, credibility and professionalism. Quickly builds confidence in others. Team player who understands his/her role in relationship to others.

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you. 

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life 

• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability pro