Accounting Senior Specialist, Controls

Reporting to the Manager of US Segment Controls, the senior accountant plays a key role in the management and day-to-day execution of financial control procedures within the operations areas, accounting and actuarial shared service groups and operational risk framework, which includes:

SOX & MAR coordination

Design of controls and best practices

Liaison with operational financial controls

External audit coordination

Actuarial valuation controls

Reinsurance controls

Incident reporting

The position will provide opportunities to build on competencies such as design and implementation of controls, process documentation, collaboration and coordination across business areas including Audit Services and external audit, project management and developing knowledge of John Hancock operational and actuarial controls/processes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Establish strong working relationships with operational leads in Insurance and Annuity, business unit/shared service actuaries, Audit Services, external auditors, and accounting shared service providers.

• Compile and facilitate the quarterly operational quality assurance review with key actuarial team members.

• Manage SOX/MAR walkthroughs and quarterly/annual audits for assigned business areas/shared services, addressing audit inquiries promptly.

• Provide regular status reports to the Manager/Director of Audit Services and external auditors, and compile SOX/MAR control documentation to meet external audit standards.

• Assist in assessing and reviewing the adequacy of controls and addressing any deficiencies in the overall actuarial framework of the business area/shared service.

• Collaborate with Audit Services to share best practices, design risk management solutions, and drive continuous improvement in the controls framework, ensuring adherence to professional standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years accounting experience

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence management at various levels of the organization.

• Detailed oriented with strong organization and project management skills.  Excellent customer focus and a commitment to quality while still meeting deadlines.

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations orally and in writing, while considering the viewpoint of others.

• Strong analytical and inquiry skills to understand operational and valuation processes and controls.

• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and with teams at the Boston, Toronto, MBPS locations.

• Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA preferred.

• Public accounting experience a plus.

• Working knowledge of SOX, MAR, and IFRS/NAIC accounting guidelines are a plus.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including 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. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our 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. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.