Manager, Financial Controls (Remote)

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: In this position, you will be a member of the Corporate Finance team, working in an internal controls capacity with a focus on Corporate Finance and Actuarial processes and controls. What will you do?: Coordinate and lead internal control walkthrough meetings with relevant individuals from each business unit and the external auditors. Design, execute and perform detailed testing of internal controls in Corporate Finance and Actuarial functions in accordance with professional audit standards. Oversee the testing of junior team members; ensuring the testing meets requirements and remains on track with internal and external deadlines. Evaluate and challenge internal controls, propose enhancements to controls and investigate the cause of internal control weaknesses. Ensure appropriate action plans are developed and assist in remediation testing. Engage management in discussions about creative, efficient and effective ways to improve the internal control environment. Propose process improvements that will have a direct and positive impact on the business. Act as a liaison and facilitator between the external auditors and Sun Life in support of the controls portion of the external audits, including ensuring proper alignment and leverage of management’s internal controls testing. What do you need to succeed? Strong decision-making, analytical capabilities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required as this position has direct contact with numerous departments within and outside the company including: business units, and external auditors. Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting reporting deadlines. Ability to work with a variety of team members and function in a dynamic environment. Ability to work independently, provide leadership and effectively manage a team. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred. 3 years of public accounting experience is strongly preferred. Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and evaluating internal controls; finance and actuarial control experience is strongly preferred. What is in it for you? Excellent benefits with generous vacation and sick time, 401K match, noncontributory retirement plan, Paid Family Medical Leave, sabbatical program and much more. Friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture Our agile work environment allows our employees the flexibility to give and feel their best at work If you are a Colorado resident, the minimum starting salary for this position will be $76,400 annually. Sun Life will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications and experience. This position is also eligible for a broad range of competitive benefits including a choice of company-subsidized medical plans, consisting of network-based plans and plans offering the freedom to go to any provider and two company-subsidized dental plans. We also provide company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and Optional Life Insurance that you may purchase for additional coverage. We offer a very generous Paid Family & Medical Leave program, LTD and attractive vacation and sick time. We provide voluntary supplemental health programs such as Accident and Hospital insurance and Critical illness and Cancer insurance. Tax-advantaged accounts include Health Savings Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care FSA accounts and Commuter Benefit accounts. Our 401(k) plan consists of a company match and employer sponsored contributions. It is the policy of SLF U.S. that we will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter – for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn 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. For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice. California Privacy Policy and Notice. Sun Life is committed to the health and safety of all those in our workplaces and our communities. In accordance with Sun Life’s Vaccination Policy (United States): Fully virtual employees are not subject to any vaccination policy, unless planning to visit a Sun Life office. Employees working in our U.S. Sun Life offices must be vaccinated. Individuals who are unable to be fully vaccinated due to a legally approved exemption for medical or religious reasons in accordance with US employment legislation, may request an accommodation. Client-facing employees who are part of Sun Life U.S. business operations and regularly meet with others in-person, such as brokers, employer Clients, prospects, partners, dentists, and others, must be vaccinated or test weekly and follow any rules for masking or other precautions that are required at the meeting location. Job Category: Finance Posting End Date: