Global Accounting and Reporting, Financial Control Manager

We are looking for a Financial Control Manager to lead a highperforming team responsible for accurate compliant and timely financial reporting and accounting processes. This role is ideal for a finance leader with strong technical depth a passion for process excellence and the ability to influence across functions in a global sharedservices environment.

You will oversee multiple workstreams within RecordtoReport Finance function and reporting. As the first line of defense for analysis documentation quality and audit readiness youll play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity for the business.

Position Responsibilities:

Accounting & Reporting

• Manage complex R2R activities including transaction reviews documentation quality and escalation resolution.
• Oversee endtoend period close activities across integrated and nonintegrated systems.
• Review and approve financial statements ensuring accuracy compliance and timely submissions.
• Provide oversight for compensation & benefits accounting and ensure auditready documentation.
• Design and enhance reporting processes ensuring data integrity and actionable insights.
• Lead implementation of new or updated accounting standards and ensure alignment with corporate policies.

Cost Management & Planning

• Lead cost accounting activities variance analysis and costsavings initiatives.
• Govern expense management processes reconciliations and control adherence across entities.

Process Controls & Systems

• Ensure SOX and policy compliance; maintain consistent audit readiness.
• Drive process standardization continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Serve as business lead for ERP enhancements UAT cycles and system integrations.
• Oversee setup and maintenance of master data structures to ensure reporting integrity.

People Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals; set priorities and manage performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability openness teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Represent Finance in governance forums and crossfunctional working groups.
• Manage multiple projects risks and dependencies while ensuring highquality deliverables.
• Influence senior stakeholders by communicating complex topics with clarity and actionable insight.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• 7 years of progressive experience in financial control accounting operations and reporting (R2R P2P O2C).
• 23 years of people leadership experience including coaching performance management and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to lead complex accounting transactions financial reporting cost analysis and compliance activities.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS US GAAP and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing teams and facilitating highperformance culture.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills; ability to simplify complex financial concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated success in standardization process improvements and modernization initiatives to drive efficiency and insight.
• Experience resolving escalations and driving crossfunctional alignment on strategic financial matters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or equivalent professional certification required; advanced certifications (e.g. CMA CFA) preferred
• Strong command of ERP systems (Infor SAP Oracle) and accounting applications; experience with Fieldglass Ivalua and reporting tools is an advantage.

When you join our team:

Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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