Associate Director, Accounting

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.

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Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work.

The opportunity:

As an Associate Director in the Advantage Dental+ accounting team, you will lead the development and delivery of accurate, and timely reporting to support senior management decision-making. You will serve as a primary Accounting contact for related projects, demonstrating a proven track record of delivering high-quality work products with meticulous attention to detail. We seek a proactive team leader with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to continuous process improvement.

How you will contribute:

Team Leadership and Management:

• Direct a team of technical product accountants through month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing cycles
• Prioritize and assign work, review deliverables, and provide staff training and mentoring
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and develop strategies for staff retention and growth

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Oversee the preparation of daily and monthly reports, including ad hoc analyses for business partners
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly close processes and fulfill audit requests for the assigned segment
• Interpret and assess financial activity from business unit admin systems, collaborating with operational areas to address process issues

Project Management:

• Lead projects related to new or modified products, admin systems, and technical accounting initiatives
• Develop technical accounting requirements for new product and system implementations
• Identify and implement process improvements, articulating rationale and impact

Compliance and Controls:

• Maintain a sound control environment for departmental and business accounting procedures
• Ensure compliance with internal and external financial reporting requirements
• Manage general ledger account reconciliations

Business Partnership:

• Develop strong partnerships with business and support units to meet all requirements
• Explain business unit results related to practice operations
• Participate in collaboration meetings and ad-hoc projects as needed

What you will bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a large financial institution
• Proven experience in quarterly and annual reporting, annual audits, internal controls, and implementation of accounting guidance
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with SAGE and SAP is a plus
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. They will be a strategic thinker capable of driving innovation and efficiency within the team and across the organization.

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.

Salary: 106,400-159,600

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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.comto request an accommodation.

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