Manager, Audit and Risk

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits

Hybrid work model

Inclusive and respectful environment

Best Places to Work in Ontario (2025)

Job summary

Sun Life Financial is seeking a Manager, Audit & Risk within the Sun Life Health (SLH) division in Canada. The role focuses on leading CSAE 3416 (SOC1) and SOX audits, developing control narratives, and overseeing risk management across finance and operations.

The ideal candidate has CPA/CIA and strong people leadership, IFRS/SOX knowledge, and a proactive, collaborative approach. The role supports a hybrid working model, with emphasis on leadership, process improvement and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in audit, financial reporting, technical accounting and/or internal controls.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant designation.
• Understanding of IFRS and SOX controls relevant to insurance.
• Experienced people manager with strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented and adaptable to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage CSAE 3416 (SOC1) and financial statement (SOX) annual audit programs.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to ensure effective audit execution.
• Develop and maintain key control matrices and narratives.
• Lead SLH Finance quality assurance program including testing and reporting results.
• Oversee key controls including access reviews and quarterly attestations.
• Lead Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery programs.
• Lead risk assessment activities and propose improvements.
• Draft ICFR/technical memos for new or changing businesses.
• Support EUCs and Risk Models compliance.
• Mentor and develop finance associates.

Skills

Audit & Risk management

People leadership

IFRS & SOX knowledge

Analytical skills

Technical accounting

Education

CPA or CIA designation

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.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

The Sun Life Health (SLH) business within Sun Life Canada is a leading provider of Group Benefits and Health Solutions. A market leader in the advancement of workplace mental health across Canada, through the introduction of new tools such as Virtual Care and Stress Management and Well-Being program providing members access to mental health and medical specialists 24/7. SLH is seeking a Manager, Audit & Risk to join its fast-paced and energetic Finance team.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Controls, Audit & Risk, the Manager, Audit & Risk will play a crucial role in executing and supporting control activities critical to the Sun Life Health business.

What will you do?

• Manage the CSAE 3416 (SOC1) and financial statement (SOX) annual audit programs.
• Work closely with stakeholders across Finance and Operations to ensure effective and efficient audit execution.
• Lead the development and maintenance of key control matrices and narratives.
• Lead the SLH Finance quality assurance program including testing and communication of results.
• Manage key controls including access reviews, write-off reporting, and quarterly attestations.
• Lead the Business Continuity and Disaster recovery program.
• Lead risk assessment activities, including preparing risk-based recommendations for improvements.
• Draft ICFR/Error memos and technical accounting/application memos for new or changing businesses.
• Support the management of End User Computing (EUCs) and Risk Models to ensure continued policy compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of finance associates.

What do you need to succeed?

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in audit, financial reporting, technical accounting, and/or internal controls.
• Previous public accounting or internal audit experience.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant designation.
• Understanding of IFRS and SOX controls relevant to the insurance industry.
• Experienced people manager with strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented and flexible to changing priorities and timelines.
• Proven technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential
• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

Unique Requirements

Reliability Status : As a condition of the role, the successful candidate must be eligible and obtain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance through Sun Life.

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The Base Pay range

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.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [e-mail].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

85,000/85 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category:

Finance

Posting End Date:

25/10/2026