Senior Manager, External Reporting

Job SummaryJob DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?As part of the Chief Accountants 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 Canadas 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 RBCs 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 RBCs annual and quarterly externally disclosed regulatory deliverables, including the Managements Discussion & Analysis (MD&A). Partner with key stakeholders to prepare the quarterly Report to Shareholders and Annual ReportPrimary preparer of critical and high-profile external reporting materials, ensuring effective governance and challenge is incorporated into the end to end report and underlying processesDevelop strong business partner relationships to foster greater understanding of key drivers and metrics to ensure disclosures effectively communicate our resultsWork 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 speechesWork 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 necessarySupport delivery of best in class disclosures through benchmarking and effective partnering with key stakeholdersAssess 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 communicationsWhat do you need to succeed? Must-haveChartered Professional Accountant designation5+ years of relevant work experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively to executivesStrong analytical, organizational and problem solving skillsAbility to drive process improvements and efficienciesStrong interpersonal skills; specifically able to act as change agent, facilitator and collaboratorStrong attention to detail and accuracyNice-to-have Strong understanding of accounting, legal and financial institutions regulatory disclosure requirementsSolid understanding of financial institutions, including all facets of RBCs business and other activities with strong business acumenJob SkillsAccounting, Auditing (Inactive), Detail-Oriented, Financial Accounting Systems, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Financial Recordkeeping, General Ledger Administration, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Tax 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:2024-04-15Application Deadline:2024-05-01Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. 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