Strategic Finance Lead for Governance Excellence

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Finance Lead to join our Governance team at Royal Bank of Canada. This role will be responsible for leading the coordination, preparation, and reconciliation of financial statement disclosures, board materials, and regulatory returns.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have 4+ years of experience in financial accounting or financial reporting, preferably in the financial services industry. A professional accounting designation (e.g., Chartered Professional Accountant) is also required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead legal entity regulatory, internal, or external audits
  • Build a resilient team that is motivated and understands the RBC vision, as well as support and reinforce targeted behaviors that contribute to RBC goals
  • Provide focus and clarity in establishing individual goals, driving performance management, supporting career development, and rewarding strong performance

What You Need to Succeed

  • Critical thinking and challenge financial data when inconsistent or illogical through data analysis
  • Ability to independently propose solutions to problems and recommend a course of action, in spite of incomplete information and complexity
  • Manage timelines and project progress through both personal accountability and coordinating and negotiating with stakeholders

Additional Requirements

  • Audits Compliance, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Financial Regulatory Reporting, Governance Controls, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Knowledge Organization, Organizational Change Management, Team Management

Salary Estimate: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. Located in Toronto, Canada, this is a full-time salaried position. At Royal Bank of Canada, we value diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We strive to provide an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work.



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