Director, Product 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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The Opportunity

Join Sun Life's U.S. Controller's team as Director of Product Accounting, where you'll lead critical financial reporting operations that drive business decisions across our Insurance and Financial Management division. This is a high-impact leadership role for a strategic thinker who thrives in a complex, regulated environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams.

What You'll Do

Lead with Purpose

• Direct a talented team of 3 professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth
• Shape the strategic direction of product accounting operations, influencing how Sun Life measures and reports financial performance

Drive Financial Excellence

• Own the end-to-end monthly close process and quarterly/annual financial reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across IFRS,  NAIC and U.S. GAAP accounting frameworks
• Lead implementation of complex accounting guidance, translating regulatory requirements into actionable processes
• Partner with business units to deliver insightful financial analysis that informs strategic decision-making
• Oversee audited financial statements for separate accounts and manage relationships with internal and external audit teams

Innovate & Optimize

•  Champion new product accounting frameworks and system implementations
•  Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance controls, and leverage technology
• Collaborate across finance, business, and support functions to deliver integrated solutions

What you will bring with you

• Accounting Leader: 8+ years of progressive experience in large financial institutions with demonstrated expertise in quarterly/annual reporting, audit coordination, regulatory compliance, and internal controls
• Technical Expert: 
  • Fluent in SAP, Hyperion, and Tableau with advanced Microsoft Office proficiency; strong foundation in life insurance accounting and separate accounts
  • Experience with IFRS, NAIC and U.S. GAAP accounting preferred
• Strategic Partner: Exceptional communicator who builds trust, develops talent, and translates complex financial concepts for diverse stakeholders
• Problem Solver: Driven by continuous improvement with a track record of implementing complex solutions in regulated environments
• Cultural Fit: High integrity, strong work ethic, collaborative approach, and commitment to excellence
• Education: BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Why Join Us

• Make an Impact: Lead meaningful work within a globally respected, financially stable organization
• Build Your Legacy: Mentor talented professionals and shape the next generation of financial leaders
• Accelerate Your Growth: Gain exposure to enterprise-level accounting challenges and regulatory complexity that expand your executive capabilities
• Join a Values-Driven Culture: Work alongside teams that prioritize integrity, collaboration, and innovation—where your contributions are recognized and rewarded

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. National Average Salary Range: $139,000 - $208,500
 

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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 [email protected] to request an accommodation.

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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.