Full-Time

On-Site

Director, GAM Financial Control

RRoyal Bank of Canada 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario0

Description

This opportunity is for a forward-thinking and results-focused leader to join the Financial Control team within RBC's Wealth Management Finance. The role involves leading and empowering a team of accounting and finance professionals, overseeing financial control and reporting for the global RBC Global Asset Management (GAM) business. The Director will enhance control frameworks, collaborate with various finance and functional teams, and support senior leadership, operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility, and innovative environment.

What We're Looking For

Oversee the financial close cycle for GAM, ensuring timely and accurate monthly/quarterly reporting and key disclosures.

Provide technical accounting guidance and address queries on GAM new business initiatives/products, communicating with senior management globally.

Manage the WM GAM global internal control and governance framework, setting standards for key control activities, optimizing SOX and non-SOX processes, and identifying emerging risks.

Own the GAM Balance Sheet GL attestation process and results, collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues.

Develop and deepen relationships with global GAM business and other key stakeholders (e.g., WM Platform financial control, Performance Management, IT, Risk Management, Accounting Policy, Tax, Capital, Enterprise Finance partners).

Work with GAM regional finance teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of global GAM financial results and lead month-end close processes.

Lead and motivate a team responsible for GAM Financial Control, providing analyses and insights for senior management.

Identify opportunities to streamline, enhance efficiencies, and automate key processes.

Ideal Candidate

CPA designation or equivalent, with 10+ years of experience.

Hard Skills

Accounting

Accounting Finance

Finance

Finance Control

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Internal Controls

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

Wealth Management

Soft Skills

Decision Making

Oral Communications

Organizational Savvy and Politics

People Management

Problem Resolution

Strategic Thinking

Team Management

Time Management

Strong team and people management abilities

Leadership

Curiosity

Governance mindset

Ownership

Urgency

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Independent thought and judgment

Adaptability

Project management skills

Work Hours

37.5 hours/week

Benefits

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

Opportunity to interface with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization

About the Company

Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. As Canada's largest bank, it provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets services to over 17 million clients worldwide.

Purpose-driven

Inclusive

Innovative

Collaborative

Professional

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