Senior Manager, Finance Special Projects at Raise — NeverHard

Pay Rate: $55.42/hr - $65.44/hr | Contract Length: 12 Months with possibility for extension | Location: Mississauga, ON - Hybrid (On-site 3-4 days) Senior Manager, Finance Special Projects Responsibilities Program delivery, stakeholder and change management Drive requirements, testing, cutover, and change management within Finance, Actuarial, IT, and vendors; identify risks and mitigation to meet project timelines and business objectives Lead the enhancement of detailed requirements that underpin key IFRS 17 metrics, accounting policies, reporting, calculation rules (GMM/VFA), CSM mechanics, and disclosures Direct development of end-to-end requirements for GL, subledgers, actuarial outputs, investment systems, policy administration, and data lake integrations, including reconciliation rules; translate business requirements into system specifications and testable acceptance criteria Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, remove manual steps, and implement automation and reporting enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk while collaborating across finance, actuarial and IT functions for financial optimization Support the implementation and review of EUC controls, control requirements, and audit trails across models, spreadsheets and systems; prepare and review documentation for auditors Qualifications Must Have Skills 3-7+ years in insurance finance transformation, accounting, actuarial, or financial systems delivery with hands‑on life insurance products and investments knowledge Knowledge of IFRS and proven experience developing & defining technical IFRS 17 measurement models (GMM, VFA, PAA), accounting requirements, and/or implementing downstream reporting Demonstrated ability to produce clear technical system, process, and methodology documentation Strong project management skills with experience in large‑scale programs/initiatives Strong cross‑functional collaborator with excellent communication skills, able to present complex technical topics to finance and IT leaders A professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, etc.) or actuarial designation (FSA, FCIA, etc.) or completion of a Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or Finance Nice To Have Skills Certification: CA/CPA/CGA/CMA/MBA/CFA Practical experience with GL/subledger, actuarial valuations, policy administration systems, and finance data warehouses Familiarity with Accounting Hub, CSM calculators, modern BI/reporting tools, and cloud platforms Financial data architecture experience in canonical models, lineage, ETL/ELT design, and reconciliation automation We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr