Director, Financial Reporting - Balance Sheet Coe

What is the opportunity?

For forward-thinking and results-focused leaders, this is an opportunity to join the Financial and Regulatory Reporting team of Canada's largest bank, 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.

As part of the FRR team in Enterprise Controllers' 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, and work together to deliver collective results.

The Director - Financial Reporting is a key leader in Enterprise Controllers' Group, and will be responsible for leading, managing, and empowering a team of accounting and finance professionals, whilst managing the financial control and reporting responsibilities across consolidated disclosures. You will play a key role in establishing best practices in CFO Group's control framework, as well as collaborate with various Finance and functional teams and support senior leaders across CFO group and Enterprise.

This role will appeal to individuals who want to work in a fast-paced area that has significant visibility and a high profile across RBC, who have an appetite for working in a forward looking and innovative environment, and who also thrive on challenges and make a real difference.

What will you do?

Lead a talented and motivated team responsible for consolidated RBC reporting and controls, including analyses and insights for senior management across Finance:

• Ensure the accurate preparation of RBC's financial statements and information, in compliance with relevant accounting standards, including the timely reporting of our monthly/quarterly results, and production of key disclosures for consumption by senior management, functional partners, and contribution to external reporting materials.
• Responsible for managing and enabling financial control infrastructure, such as reporting hierarchies, financial system enablement, and month-end close requirements. Ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement of infrastructure to maximize efficiency, enhancing value-added capabilities for reporting and strengthen control environment.
• Provide key financial analysis, variance reports, and performance metrics to support decision-making and communication of RBC's financial and strategic story.
• Research and provide technical accounting guidance, addressing specific technical accounting queries raised by stakeholders. This includes communication to senior management globally through issue life cycle - from identification to implementation and monitoring, and consideration of existing policies and controls.
• Manage internal control and governance framework, including setting standards for key control activities and optimization of SOX and non-SOX process. Apply risk-based approach where appropriate to implement control activities, identify emerging risk areas, and maintain an overall strong internal control environment.
• Lead and mentor the financial reporting team, ensuring team's professional development, skill enhancement and goal achievement.
• Foster collaboration and high performance with key stakeholders (e.g., Head Office Performance Management, IT, Group Risk Management, Accounting Policy, Tax, Capital and other Finance partners) striving to be a center of knowledge and excellence with accountability in resolving all HO finance related issues.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• CPA designation or equivalent, with 10+ years of experience, and understanding of key disclosure requirements and SOX compliance
• Strong team and people management abilities, and ability to play a leadership role across a wide group of peers
• Excellent attention to details
• Curiosity to explore better ways of working and motivating the team while maintaining a strong governance mindset, accompanied by a drive to take ownership for and resolve issues with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to multitask and handle high-pressure executive level requests on an ongoing basis
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to influence stakeholders and mobilize cross-functional groups to deliver on common goals
• Superior organizational and problem solving skills
• Able to consistently exercise independent thought and judgment and adapt to new tasks quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills, due to frequent interaction with Finance Senior Management and External Auditors, with the ability to explain complex issues in a concise and meaningful manner.

Nice-to-have

• Excellent project management skills
• Experience and understanding of RBCs businesses and transactions, and associated risks & returns.
• Proactive and persistent in issue resolution

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• The opportunity to interface with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization

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