Manager, Finance and Accounting Education
Job Overview
Job title: Manager, Finance and Accounting Education
Job description: You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues – experts in their fields – who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients – who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
The Manager, Finance and Accounting Education is responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership for designing and delivering finance and accounting training and education strategies.
Reporting to the Director, Global Finance Strategy and Enablement, you will wear several hats: project manager, trusted advisor, consultant, and change agent. Bouncing between the big picture and then rolling up your sleeves to do the tactical work. you will provide oversight to the CPA leadership program (Canada) and collaborate with the finance leadership team, internal and external partners, and business groups to inculcate a continuous learning culture under the finance function.
What will you do?
Training and Education:
Oversee and manage the design, integration, and implementation of finance and accounting education and training programs that include but are not limited to functional and technical skills (SAP Suite, MFE, IFRS 17, etc.) for new hires, cross functional moves, existing employees, etc.
Consulting and Advising:
Partner with finance leaders to support development of short-term and long-term finance and accounting training and education programs and plans: needs assessment and gap analysis, identification of skills, assess internal and external training options (cost, ROI, ease of use etc.), and session plan and content.
Act in a consultative capacity to assist managers and supervisors on identifying the education and training needs of their teams and develop finance annual training and education plans.
CPA Leadership Program:
Lead and manage the CPA Leadership program to develop a roster of strong, competency-rich CPA roles as well as addressing process breakdowns in a timely manner.
Enhance the programs by keeping abreast of external and internal changes by soliciting feedback from all stakeholders.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
Master’s or bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, human resources, adult learning, corporate training, etc.
CPA designation and/or master’s certificate in Adult Training and Development would be considered an asset.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact with all levels, including senior management and executives.
5+ years’ experience leading training and development team/strategy in large multi business global organizations.
Preferred:
Experience in Finance and Accounting practices and processes will be considered an asset.
Experience working in the insurance industry or a large financial institution will be considered an asset.
What’s in it for you?
20 vacation days per year
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
#LI-Hybrid
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
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At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range: 74,100/74 100 – 120,800/120 800
Job Category: Training & Development
Posting End Date: 28/10/2022
Company: Sun Life Financial
Expected salary: $74100 – 120800 per year
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Sun, 16 Oct 2022 01:29:52 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca