Market Director of Finance & Accounting

For forward-thinking and results-focused leaders, this is an opportunity to join the Global Markets Financial Control 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.
You will be joining the Global Markets Finance team, which comprises our debt, equity, FX and commodities sales and trading businesses as well as our Central Funding Group, which optimizes the cost and availability of funding for Capital Markets operations. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success through teamwork and collaboration.

The Manager – Wholesale Financial Control is a key member in Global Markets Finance, collaborating with stakeholders from the trading desks, risk management, operations, IT and other Finance functional areas to develop and sustain effective and efficient governance and controls over the financial results.
If you are proactive, self-motivated, excited about finding creative solutions to interesting problems, and interested in building a career within a world-class financial institution, this is a great opportunity for you.

You are the Quarterback for Finance with respect to accounting issues, orchestrating relevant activities through functional partners to enable Front Office transactions. Product Control, Performance Management, IT, Risk Management, Accounting Policy, Tax, Capital and other Enterprise Finance partners) striving to be a trusted business partner in resolving finance-related issues.
Develop an understanding of the results of your businesses and key drivers for accounting variances, aiming to provide value-added advice as the business transforms and adapts to accommodate changes in client needs and the economic environment.
Control and governance over the financial position and performance of each business area and flawless execution of close processes -- including review of financial and regulatory submissions (e.g., Review and execute monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes and attestations, ensuring the timely production of accurate financial and regulatory results and disclosures.
Continuous process improvement and system change are critical to your role. You will help to enable GM FC to spend more time on value-added analytics and less time on manual process:
Work on initiatives to transform the efficiency and effectiveness of financial control processes, for example, through designing controls and governance procedures with an appropriate risk-based lens; automating manual processes or optimizing data strategies.
Collaborate with others in the CM Finance team to identify opportunities to understand flows on an end-to-end basis, leveraging the diverse expertise of different stakeholders to identify viable and actionable opportunities for improvement.

CPA or equivalent designation, evidenced by a strong knowledge and understanding of financial reporting under IFRS accounting standards and internal controls over financial reporting.
High proficiency with computer applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Exposure to Capital Markets businesses including some understanding of complex financial instruments and transactions relating to securities, derivatives and debt/equity issuances, together with a willingness and interest in deepening that knowledge.
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.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits and competitive compensation
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities, enabling long-term career growth within a world class organization
Flexible work/life balance options
Audits Compliance, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Knowledge Organization

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