Senior Manager, External Reporting

What is the opportunity?

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.

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 Senior Manager - External Reporting will be a key contributor in collaborating with stakeholders from across the organization to create effective and consistent External Reporting. The role offers the opportunity to build relationships with senior members from across Finance, Law, Risk Management and our Business Platforms.

What will you do?

• Key member of the team in managing the preparation and delivery of RBC's annual and quarterly externally disclosed regulatory deliverables, including the Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A). Partner with key stakeholders to prepare the quarterly Report to Shareholders and Annual Report
• Primary preparer of critical and high-profile External Reporting materials, ensuring effective governance and challenge is incorporated into the end to end report and underlying processes
• Develop strong business partner relationships to foster greater understanding of key drivers and metrics to ensure disclosures effectively communicate our results
• Work with our Investor Relations team and other key stakeholders to assist in the preparation and review of quarterly Earnings Release, analyst slides and investor call speeches
• Work with the Law Group, Corporate Communications and Group Risk Management to review and provide guidance on other legal and regulatory filings, including the Pillar 3 Disclosure, annual Management Proxy Circular, Annual Information Form, Form 40-F, prospectuses, as well as ad hoc reporting as necessary
• Support delivery of best in class disclosures through benchmarking and effective partnering with key stakeholders
• Assess and evaluate the impact of new disclosure or regulatory requirements, and support advocacy efforts through industry associations where applicable (i.e. Canadian Bankers Association)
• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly summary of disclosure and accounting issues memo, quarterly CFO support materials and other Board/Audit Committee disclosure documentation and communications

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively to executives
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to drive process improvements and efficiencies
• 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 accounting, legal and financial institutions' regulatory disclosure requirements
• Solid understanding of financial institutions, including all facets of RBC's business and other activities with strong business acumen

Job Skills

Accounting, Auditing (Inactive), Detail-Oriented, Financial Accounting Systems, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Financial Recordkeeping, General Ledger Administration, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Tax Management

Additional Job Details

20 KING ST W:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timeOffice of the CFORegularSalaried2024-04-152024-05-01