What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Sun Life?
Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.
Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.
Job Description:
Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work.
The opportunity:
As a key member of the Expense Management team, contribute to the successful delivery of accurate, timely Accounting and Finance activities across Sun Life central and corporate functions
How you will contribute:
$61,500 - $92,300
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch? Join our talent community to stay connected until the time is right for you!
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.
Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.
We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.
For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.
We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Category:
Finance
Posting End Date:
29/05/2025
Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.
Job Description:
Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work.
The opportunity:
As a key member of the Expense Management team, contribute to the successful delivery of accurate, timely Accounting and Finance activities across Sun Life central and corporate functions
How you will contribute:
- Contribute to the successful completion of month-end close, quarterly, and annual close processes in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain a results-oriented approach to ensure that deadlines and initiatives are met, based on a comprehensive understanding of all associated processes, systems, functions and timelines.
- Drive to identify and eliminate exceptions throughout the period, quarterly and annual accounting processes. Focus on understanding the basis for the transactions and the business impacts of the accounting activities.
- Maintain accounting activities for central functions intercompany reconciliations, intercompany invoicing and reporting.
- Maintain treasury functions for the intercompany accounting department.
- Prepare year-end and quarterly intercompany expense exhibits needed for the US regulatory agencies and footnote disclosures
- Prepare year-end and quarterly intercompany expense exhibits needed for the US regulatory agencies and footnote disclosures
- Perform research and appropriate follow up on more complex reconciling items, actively communicating with customer business units to assure mutual understanding of the accounting impacts and decisions taken.
- Maintain accounting activities through the full accounting cycle, to include variance and flux analysis, research and other special projects as needed.
- Provide support to team members and associates to assure all period goals are attained on a consistent basis.
- Participate in interim and year end audits. Assist management with preparation of work papers and responses to engagement inquiries.
- Support Central Finance constituents with special projects, research assignments, problem resolution and information requests, as needed.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Minimum BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.
- 3-5 years of relevant financial accounting, auditing and analysis experience
- Thorough understanding of accounting standards.
- Exceptional follow through and attention to detail.
- Capable of working independently, effectively prioritizing concurrent deliverables and deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills – oral, written, listening, facilitation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, EXCEL & PowerPoint) and experience with Essbase/SmartView, Tableau, and SAP a plus.
- Demonstrated background in teamwork and use of collaborative skills as a team member
$61,500 - $92,300
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch? Join our talent community to stay connected until the time is right for you!
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.
Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.
We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.
For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.
We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Category:
Finance
Posting End Date:
29/05/2025
Salary : $61,500 - $92,300
