Director, External Reporting

What is the opportunity?
For forward-thinking and results-focused leaders, this is an opportunity to join the External Reporting team of Canada's largest company, frequently ranked as one of the top companies to work for in Canada. RBC is internationally recognized for its commitment to innovation, diversity, customer satisfaction and corporate social responsibility. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

The External Reporting function serves a critical role in telling the story of RBC's financial results to the public through the quarterly Report to Shareholders, Annual Report and other external disclosures.

The Director, External Reporting is a leader in the Chief Accountant's Group, collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to deliver best-in-class disclosures. This is an ideal position from which to develop an understanding of RBC's significant business issues, build technical and leadership skills and develop strong relationships across the Bank.

As part of the Chief Accountant's Group in our Toronto head office, you will be part of a collaborative team culture that strives to challenge ourselves to be our best, think progressively to keep growing, and work together to deliver collective results.

What will you do?

• Manage the preparation and delivery of RBC's Annual Report and Quarterly Report to Shareholders
• Translate results and developments into a clear and consistent story for external stakeholders such as investors and analysts
• Communicate key disclosure matters to senior leaders at RBC using a commercial/business lens, including through the preparation of materials for senior executives, our CFO, and the Board/Audit Committee
• Bring your unique perspective and curiosity to set ambitious goals, implement process improvements, and challenge the status quo
• Drive progress and contribute to strategic initiatives within the Chief Accountant's Group and more broadly within the CFO Group
• Lead the delivery of critical and complex sections of management's discussion and analysis (MD&A)
• Perform detailed reviews of MD&A sections completed by other members of the External Reporting team to ensure accuracy and quality of disclosures
• Assess and evaluate the impact of new disclosure and regulatory requirements
• Help to shape future disclosure requirements by leading or supporting advocacy efforts on developments impacting RBC's external disclosures
• Liaise with industry peers on disclosure matters as needed through industry associations (i.e. Canadian Bankers Association)
• Shape RBC's external disclosure strategy and deliver best-in-class disclosures through effective partnering with key stakeholders and benchmarking
• Provide effective challenge through disclosure reviews and drive consistency across RBC's external disclosures
• Develop strong business partner relationships with senior members from across our business segments, Finance, Law, Risk Management, and Communications

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation
• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively to executives
• Experience with financial reporting
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills, including ability to recommend practical solutions to complex challenges in a dynamic environment
• Proactive and forward-thinking approach
• Strong interpersonal skills - specifically, able to act as change agent, facilitator and collaborator
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Nice-to-have

• Strong understanding of regulatory disclosure requirements
• Solid understanding of financial institutions, including all facets of RBC's business and other activities with strong business acumen

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above