Senior Associate, SLC Accounting and Controls - SLC Management

Job description

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1400 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$422/US$304 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed , valuing each other , acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset .  As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape. Visit our website to learn more and for the most up to date AUM information.

SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Job Description:

This position is for a 12-month contract.

Reporting to the   Senior Director,   SLC   Accounting and Controls ,   the   Senior Associate ,   serves as a member of the SLC Finance team and   is responsible   for   supporting the   legal entity accounting ,   reporting   and control   processes including   data inputs into SLC’s Management Equity Plan (MEP).   In addition, the role supports   the   monthly and quarterly   accounting   and   reporting   close   processes as well as   support various   SLC initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to interact with many groups across   SLC and Sun Life   as we continue to build the business. It also provides exposure to various aspects of finance such as accounting, reporting, and analytics.   The ideal candidate will   be a self-driven individual   who takes ownership and pride   in their work,   have an inquiring mindset with a passion for   working with   new technology   and processes,   and   ability to navigate through ambiguity .

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

- Co-ordinate and complete   various   aspects of the   monthly and quarterly finance functions   including the accounting close, chart of value requests,   reconciliations ,   reporting   and analytics.

- Support SLC projects and initiatives through the preparation and posting of journal entries in SAP, ensuring balances are   accurate   and aligned with reporting and accounting requirements .

- Assist   in the preparation of legal entity financial statements, performing detailed analytical reviews and investigating variances to ensure accuracy and completeness .

- Support compliance and regulatory reporting requirements, including   e xcess minimum capital calculations   and participation fees .

- Support audits by coordinating deliverables, preparing audit samples, and liaising with internal stakeholders to address auditor requests.

- Collaborate with various SLC teams to operationalize new processes including process documentation.

- Identify   and implement process efficiencies including the use of automation.

- Establish and   maintain   robust governance and financial controls .

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

- Bachelor’s degree with experience in   f inance or   r eporting related   functions ( 5-7   years) combined with a   f inance background.

- Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) will be strongly preferred.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to   summarize   detailed   information   to relevant stakeholders .

- Self-starter   with   ability to   drive progress and   execute on assigned deliverables .

- Strong problem solving   and   time management skills.

- Keen   attention to detail with an inquiring mindset   to strive for process efficiencies and improvements .

- Ability   to build and   maintain   strong relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization .

- Strong experience with the effective use of financial reporting systems and tools.   Experience with SAP preferred.

- Ability to   operate   in an environment experiencing rapid change, and work under pressure to meet demanding response times, while paying strict attention to detail.

- Proficiency   in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Experience with   Power BI,   and/or Tableau will be an asset.

- Experience with working at a Financial Institution especially in the Asset Management space will be   a valuable asset .

Notes/Unique Requirements:

- S ome overtime will be   required   during peak reporting periods (month   end   and quarter ends ) .

Why SLC Management?

- Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager

- 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 maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program, a partially-paid sabbatical program and much more

- Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security

- A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam

- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

- Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work, “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

Job Category:

Finance Salary Range 80,000/80 000 - 128,000/128 000 We are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this role is competitive and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined by your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and overall business performance along with a broad range of competitive benefits.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. 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 thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.