The WAM Accounting & Reporting team manages the ledger close process and oversees accounting, analysis, and financial reporting for Manulife’s Legal Entity Reporting (LER) subsidiaries, including limited partnerships and equity-accounted investments in Alternative Asset Classes. Reporting to the Manager, this role is responsible for analyzing and preparing subsidiary financial statements, board reports, and regulatory filings, while supporting external audit activities. The incumbent will play a key role in financial statement automation to enhance monthly and quarterly reporting efficiency. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead the monthly/quarterly preparation of financial statements, CFO and Board of Directors reporting packages, and disclosures for a number of US and Canadian subsidiaries
Prepare variance commentary, explaining quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year changes
Preparation of all legal entity regulatory reporting requirements for US and Canadian subsidiaries, on a monthly and quarterly basis
Oversight of financial statement preparation and coordination of annual external audits for US and Canadian subsidiaries
Provide prompt and accurate service to setup and evaluate the financial reporting implications of new products and initiatives
Working with the team, assist in developing and implement processes and controls to support legal entity reporting
Work independently or with management to identify complex operational business issues
Develop solutions to automate existing manual processes within Global WAM
Prepare memos and supporting documentation for accounting policy changes and dividend projections and communicate to all collaborators
Lead meetings with business partners to analyze and document business processes and collect business requirements for new solutions
Required Qualifications:
University degree in Business or equivalent
CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA
General understanding of IFRS and US GAAP standards
3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial services, and/or consulting
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
Strong problem-solving abilities, well-organized to manage tight deadlines and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with initiative
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with collaborators
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with financial reporting tools such as Infor/Lawson, Oracle Smart View, accounting units (1Stop, 1Exp, Anaplan) and cost centers a strong plus
Experience in the public and private investment management industry reporting would be an asset
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
About Manulife and John Hancock
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Referenced Salary Location
Toronto, OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$71,925.00 CAD - $119,875.00 CADIf 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.