Senior Analyst, Compensation Accounting - 76419

Senior Analyst, Compensation Accounting - 76419

Line of Business: Corporate - Finance - Controllers

Duration: 9 months

Location: Downtown Toronto (hybrid - 2 days now and 4 days in September)

Reason for hire: covering matt leave

Supports the execution of accurate and efficient cyclical reporting processes for regulatory and management information and note disclosure in financial statements to internal and external stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Works across organization to deliver specific project/program results in alignment with overall group goals. Supports an efficient and effective Accounting function which uses common information sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, increases service level performance and minimizes risk.

• Provides input to reporting policy and procedures.

• Provides specialized support to investigate and resolve complex issues as escalated end-users or assigned by management.

• Participates in initiatives as a subject matter expert for an aspect(s) of financial reporting systems or business process.

• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards for regulators and executive level reviews.

• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.

• Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.

• Supports the production of financial, regulatory, and management reporting requirements.

• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service for monthly, quarterly and annual processes for reporting.

• Analyses data and information to provide financial, regulatory and related risk insights and recommendations.

• Supports the interpretation and definition of internal and external policies and regulatory requirements e.g. credit reporting.

• Ensures strong governance and effective controls across finance & accounting activities and information in accordance with enterprise standards.

• Provides attestation to the validity of financial results and highlight significant information including variances, trends, opportunities and exposures to their Manager.

• Provides information and support the process for internal (Corporate and SOX) and external audits.

• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.

• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Focus is primarily on business/group within the bank; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.

• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.

• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.

• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Must Haves:

• Proficient in Excel - able to link 2 large sets of data

• 1-2 years of finance experience - controllership function - financial planning, audit, telling story of compensation accounting

• 1-2 years of accounting experience

Soft Skills:

• Verbal & written communication

• Collaboration & team skills

• Analytical and problem solving skills

• Influence skills

• Data driven decision making

Nice To Haves:

• Technical accounting

• CPA qualifying or working towards

Education:

Post-secondary

Interviews:

• 1st round interview with HM - 30 minutes VIRTUAL

• 2nd round interview with HM and Team member - 30 minutes VIRTUAL