Manager Financial Systems & Control

Manulife • Boston, MA

4d • CA$92,900 - CA$142,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the US FSSC, the Manager Financial Systems & Control will report to the Director, Financial Processes & Controls, and plays a critical role in supporting the development, validation, and operational execution of accounting models for new insurance products. This position combines technical accounting expertise, data processing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate financial reporting and efficient implementation of new product initiatives. You will operate within a team-based environment and requires strong communication, analytical, systems, and problem-solving capabilities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree concentrating in Accounting; CPA is an advantage
• 4+ years of accounting, preferably in life insurance
• Knowledge of accounting/ledger systems, tools
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage and organize priorities, troubleshoot, use judgment, and deliver timely and quality results
• Strong professional judgment, accountability, customer service, and eye for efficiency improvements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate with international team members and colleagues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications quickly

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance accounting models to support new insurance product launches
• Translate complex product features into structured accounting frameworks aligning with applicable accounting standards and internal policies
• Coordinate with Global Finance to setup new accounts, accounting units, system codes, etc. in the general ledger
• Execute comprehensive testing of new accounting models using a variety of tools and methodologies
• Review policy administration system accounting to general ledger postings to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Identify, analyze, communicate and resolve discrepancies to ensure model accuracy and completeness
• Partner with stakeholders to validate assumptions, inputs, and outputs
• Run and manage large data files through financial systems and general ledger platforms
• Support system integration efforts, ADH, Inventory Control, Treasury, AVR, General Ledger, related to new product implementations
• Provide clear and concise status updates to internal and external stakeholders and management
• Track progress against timelines, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed
• Support delivery of key milestones across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Work effectively as part of a large, cross-functional team, including Finance, Actuarial, Operations, IT, and external venders and partners
• Work with users and Group IT to revolve errors in accounting activity
• Communicate complex financial and technical concepts in a clear and actionable manner
• Foster strong working relationships to support successful project outcomes
• Maintain strong process documentation

Benefits

• health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans
• various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources
• generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager