Senior Financial Analyst, Global WAM - Legal Entity Reporting (Public Markets)

The Global Wealth and Asset Management (WAM) Accounting & Reporting team is primarily responsible for the ledger close process and the accounting, analysis, and financial reporting results of Manulife's subsidiaries. The Legal Entity Reporting (LER) Public Markets team focuses on performing the legal entity controllership function for a growing number of US and Canadian subsidiaries. Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Financial Analyst – Legal Entity Reporting (Public Markets) will be responsible for supporting the analysis and reporting of subsidiary financial statements, preparing board reporting packages, completing regulatory reporting requirements, and supporting external audit activities for the LER team. You will also be involved in financial statement automation initiatives to help streamline monthly and quarterly reporting processes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly 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

• Complete quarterly regulatory reporting requirements for US and Canadian subsidiaries

• Lead financial statement preparation and coordinate annual external audits for US and Canadian subsidiaries

• Collaborate with senior management, external auditors, and cross-functional teams to support financial reporting, regulatory filings, audit requirements, and business initiatives.

• Support the assessment of financial reporting implications for new products and initiatives

• Working with the team, assist in developing and implementing processes and controls to support legal entity reporting, including processes that ensure appropriate oversight and review of regulatory reporting

• Work independently or with management to identify reporting, process, or control issues and recommend practical solutions

• 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 stakeholders

• Lead meetings with business stakeholders to analyze and document business processes and collect business requirements for new solutions

• Foster a collaborative team environment by mentoring junior employees, sharing knowledge, and supporting their professional development and onboarding

Required Qualifications:

• University Business Degree and a CPA designation (or working towards a CPA designation)

• General understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP

• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial services, or a consulting firm; experience supporting public or private investment management industry reporting is an asset

• Experience with financial reporting tools such as Infor/Lawson and Smart View/Essbase, as well as an understanding of accounting units and cost centers, is considered an asset

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and respond to changing information needs or last-minute requests

• High level of energy and initiative to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and establish priorities to meet deadlines

• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Word and PowerPoint to develop reports, Power BI, documents and presentations)

• Experience with Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI-enabled productivity tools used to support automation and process improvement initiatives is considered an asset

• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.

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 [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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