Senior Manager, Governance & Controls

Royal Bank of Canada View all jobs

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?The Senior Manager, Governance & Controls will support the Financial & Regulatory Reporting Management team in providing accurate and timely financial information to the bank’s shareholders and regulators, implementing process changes to drive efficiency or meet changing external requirement, and maintaining an exceptional control environment.What you will do?
  • Lead the coordination, preparation, and reconciliation of financial statement disclosures, board materials and/or regulatory returns at the RBC Consolidated or legal entity level in accordance with timelines for monthly, quarterly and year end deliverables.
  • Translate and interpret financial information and conduct complex data analysis with large datasets working to identify patterns, trends or insights.
  • Analyze reports and related data for completeness, accuracy, consistency with other reported financial information, and data quality issues.
  • Resolve issues on behalf of internal and external stakeholders with respect to financial disclosures and regulatory returns
  • Identify, propose, implement, and test reporting solutions for new financial and regulatory reporting initiatives/projects through interpreting requirements, and working with subject matter experts such as Accounting Policy Group, Platform Financial Controllers, Product Controllers, and Finance IT.
  • Lead legal entity regulatory, internal or external audits.
  • Build a resilient team (cross-trained) that are motivated and understand the RBC vision, as well as support and reinforce targeted behaviours 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?Must Have
  • 4+ years of experience in financial accounting or financial reporting role, preferably in the financial services or professional accounting services industries
  • Professional Accounting or Finance Designation (e.g. Chartered Professional Accountant, etc.)
  • Ability to critically think 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
  • Ability to manage timelines and project progress through both personal accountability and through coordinating and negotiating with stakeholders.
  • Desire to challenge the status quo and make bold changes
  • Ability to make complex subject matter easy-to-follow though Written and oral-communication skills
  • Ability to manage and analyze large data sets using advanced Excel functions
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
Job Skills Audits Compliance, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Financial Regulatory Reporting, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Governance Controls, Industry Knowledge, Internal Controls, Knowledge Organization, Organizational Change Management, Team ManagementAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 20 KING ST W:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: OFFICE OF THE CFOJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026-03-06Application Deadline: 2026-04-03Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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