Managing Director, SLC Finance and Compensation Plans - SLC Management

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374/US$283 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, weare alignedwith one of the world's leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner's mindset. As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference.We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

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SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

What Is in It for You:

Reporting to the Senior Managing Director, Capital and Treasury, you will oversee the financial management, reporting, and compliance of compensation plans across SLC Management and its affiliates. This role requires strong expertise in financial accounting, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning related to compensation structures.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of developing and implementing robust compensation systems and processes, collaborating closely with HR and business partners. This role is crucial in ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all compensation-related activities, spanning individual, legal entity, and consolidated levels.

This role is initially structured as a two-year build position, focused on establishing and optimizing compensation finance systems and processes across SLC Management. Upon successful completion of this build phase, the individual will have the opportunity to either continue leading the team in enhancing processes and procedures and providing deeper insights, or explore other leadership opportunities within SLC Management. This structure offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a critical area while potentially opening doors to diverse career paths within our growing organization.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Collaborate with HR business partners and external vendors to design, develop, implement, and administer an integrated incentive compensation system.

• Create standardized and repeatable processes for managing share ownership plans, including determining redemption request timing, fair value assessments, and settlement requirements.

• Ensure strong governance and financial controls are in place for all compensation-related deliverables.

• Oversee the preparation of financial reports and analytics for compensation programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS 2 (Share-based Payment) and IAS 19 (Employee Benefits).

• Lead the financial modeling and analysis for existing and proposed compensation plans, assessing their impact on the company's financial statements and strategic objectives.

• Manage the financial aspects of Management Equity Programs (MEP), including cash flow projections, fair value calculations, and coordination with Corporate Development for approvals.

• Develop and maintain financial data models to provide compensation insights for FP&A decision-making, particularly regarding headcount growth and staffing costs.

• Partner with tax and legal experts for compliance with compensation-related regulations. Gather and organize accurate compensation data to support efficient analysis. Collaborate to understand data needs, improve collection processes, and maintain current information for timely compliance efforts.

• Collaborate with finance teams across affiliates to standardize and improve compensation-related financial processes and controls.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting skills with strategic financial acumen to drive effective compensation financial management and reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

• Ability to lead a team of project managers to design, implement, and manage complex compensation projects

• Leadership experience in managing a team of experts in complex financial modeling and sensitivity analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in financial roles, with significant exposure to compensation accounting and reporting.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 2 and IAS 19.

• Experience with financial reporting and compliance in the asset management or financial services sector.

• Expertise in complex financial modeling and sensitivity analysis.

• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including advanced Excel skills. Experience with SAP, Oracle, and/or Tableau is an asset.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to lead critical financial operations in a dynamic, growing asset management firm.

Why SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being - mental, physical and financial - including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program, a partially-paid sabbatical program and much more
• Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., "Best Places to Work" by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work, "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pension & Investments

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

Salary Range

The Base Pay range is for the primary location of the job. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible 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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce offering wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, teams and the communities where we operate. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds even if they don't meet every criteria in the job description.

We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. 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 thebrightside@sunlife.com.

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