Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance
4 weeks ago
Royal Bank of Canada is seeking a highly skilled Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance to join our team. As a key member of our Accounting Policy and Auditor Independence team, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and guidance on accounting policy and governance matters.
Key Responsibilities- Lead a team of professionals to provide valued accounting advice on complex accounting matters to internal stakeholders across RBC
- Review complex accounting transactions and policy assessments for complex accounting matters
- Support our quarterly external reporting process by overseeing the delivery of critical elements of our reporting, including the financial statements, collaborating closely with other areas of the Chief Accountant's Group to enable a one-team approach to these deliverables
- Lead a team to deliver Audit Committee materials for senior finance executives that tell the RBC story with a commercial/business lens, focusing on key judgment areas and highlighting the role of finance
- Be a change agent for key processes by bringing your unique perspective to set ambitious goals, implement process improvements and challenge the status quo while fostering strong partnerships
- Drive continued transformation of the Auditor Independence function to streamline activities while mitigating risk, including re-imagining how the Auditor Independence office engages and partners with key stakeholders
- Where required, lead the organization in assessing, evaluating and responding to new accounting requirements impacting RBC, ensuring the impact of new and amended accounting standards is well understood by stakeholders across the bank, fully communicated to affected business units and senior finance executives, and well documented to support our accounting conclusion/position in line with control and governance requirements
- Shape future accounting and disclosure requirements by leading advocacy efforts on accounting related issues, including providing comments on new Discussion Papers or Exposure Drafts issued by accounting and regulatory bodies
- Build and develop strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization
- Communicate key accounting and disclosure matters to senior leaders at RBC using a commercial/business lens
- Liaise with industry peers on accounting matters as needed through industry associations (i.e. Canadian Bankers Association)
- Liaise with RBC's external and internal auditors and other industry stakeholders on financial accounting and reporting issues, as needed
- Chartered Professional Accountant designation
- 10+ years of relevant work experience
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP (working knowledge of current U.S. GAAP is desired)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively to executives
- Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to empower the team
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
- Proactive and forward-thinking approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills – specifically, able to act as change agent, facilitator and collaborator
- Excellent presentation skills
- Agile mindset
This is a contract position with a fixed term. The successful candidate will be based in Toronto, Canada and will be required to work 37.5 hours per week. RBC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work.
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full timeJob SummaryRoyal Bank of Canada is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance to join our team. As a key member of our finance leadership team, you will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight on accounting policy and governance matters.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement accounting...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full timeJob SummaryRoyal Bank of Canada is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance to join our team. As a key member of our finance leadership team, you will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight on accounting policy and governance matters.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement accounting...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance to lead our Accounting Policy and Auditor Independence team at Royal Bank of Canada. As a strategic leader in enterprise finance, you will provide valued accounting advice and insights that balance enabling our businesses with a strong governance...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance to lead our Accounting Policy and Auditor Independence team at Royal Bank of Canada. As a strategic leader in enterprise finance, you will provide valued accounting advice and insights that balance enabling our businesses with a strong governance...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance to lead our Accounting Policy and Auditor Independence team at Royal Bank of Canada. As a key member of our Chief Accountant's Group, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and guidance on complex accounting matters, ensuring...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance to lead our Accounting Policy and Auditor Independence team at Royal Bank of Canada. As a key member of our Chief Accountant's Group, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and guidance on complex accounting matters, ensuring...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryAs a Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance, you will lead the Accounting Policy & Auditor Independence team at Royal Bank of Canada, a leading financial institution. This is an opportunity to shape the bank's accounting and governance practices, providing strategic advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryAs a Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance, you will lead the Accounting Policy & Auditor Independence team at Royal Bank of Canada, a leading financial institution. This is an opportunity to shape the bank's accounting and governance practices, providing strategic advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryRoyal Bank of Canada is seeking a highly skilled Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance to lead our Accounting Policy & Auditor Independence team. As a strategic leader in enterprise finance, you will provide valued accounting advice and insights that balance enabling our businesses with a strong governance mindset.Key...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryRoyal Bank of Canada is seeking a highly skilled Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance to lead our Accounting Policy & Auditor Independence team. As a strategic leader in enterprise finance, you will provide valued accounting advice and insights that balance enabling our businesses with a strong governance mindset.Key...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryAs a Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance, you will lead the Accounting Policy & Auditor Independence team at Royal Bank of Canada, a leading financial institution. This is an opportunity to shape the bank's accounting and governance practices, providing strategic advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryAs a Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance, you will lead the Accounting Policy & Auditor Independence team at Royal Bank of Canada, a leading financial institution. This is an opportunity to shape the bank's accounting and governance practices, providing strategic advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryAs a Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance, you will lead the Accounting Policy & Auditor Independence team at Royal Bank of Canada, a leading financial institution. This is an opportunity to shape the bank's accounting and governance practices, providing valued advice and insights to internal stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryAs a Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance, you will lead the Accounting Policy & Auditor Independence team at Royal Bank of Canada, a leading financial institution. This is an opportunity to shape the bank's accounting and governance practices, providing valued advice and insights to internal stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a...
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada> Full timeJob SummaryAs a Senior Director, Accounting Policy and Governance, you will lead the Accounting Policy & Auditor Independence team at Royal Bank of Canada, a leading financial institution. This is an opportunity to shape the bank's accounting and financial reporting practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.Key...
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