Director, Financial Reporting

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 Reporting to the AVP, Financial Reporting, this role plays a critical leadership role in the preparation and delivery of Sun Life Financial Inc.'s (SLF) consolidated external financial statements for senior management, the Board of Directors, regulators, and investors. The successful candidate is accountable for leading the quarterly and annual external reporting process, providing senior leadership with meaningful financial insights, and supporting the continued transformation of reporting processes through the use of technology, including AI. Success in this role requires strong IFRS and financial reporting expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, a drive for process improvement and innovation, and the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. The role offers broad exposure to teams across Sun Life and an enterprise-wide perspective of the business. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual external financial statements for SLF and certain subsidiaries/affiliated entities of SLF Collaborate with teams across the organization to consolidate and validate information supporting financial statements note disclosures, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial results, and compliance with GAAP or other regulatory requirements Support senior management and other stakeholders to proactively identify, understand, and explain key messages, trends and variances Serve as the subject matter expert on all disclosure-related matters, leading discussions with key stakeholders and business partners, including those with senior executives Partner with the Accounting Advisory team to understand accounting, reporting and disclosure impacts of transactions and changes in accounting standards Monitor and benchmark emerging disclosure trends, regulatory developments, and best practices across financial services and insurance peers to support the quality, consistency, and compliance of Sun Life's public disclosures Ensure a strong control environment for external reporting, including ownership of SOX-compliant processes and coordination with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits Drive process improvement initiatives and ad-hoc projects through the use of technology, including AI, to enhance existing processes Lead, mentor, and develop talent in the organization as a key leader in Sun Life’s co-op and CPA rotational program Support strategic initiatives and projects as required What You’ll Need To Succeed CPA designation or equivalent with at least 7 years of experience post-qualification Strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles, life insurance accounting, and the regulatory environment for life insurers Strong technical, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Connects the big picture, understands the business and manages complexity across deliverables Collaborative working style with excellent interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, and a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and drive outcomes across all levels of the organization Self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the capability to communicate complex analyses and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences. Proven people leader who fosters engagement and collaboration, develops talent, and influences teams to achieve business objectives Knowledge of the insurance industry, experience with XBRL, and experience with a reporting cloud platform would be assets 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. We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs. We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling. We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salary Range: 110,000/110 000 - 180,000/180 000 Job Category: Finance Posting End Date: 28/07/2026 Shine together At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sun Life Careers