Royal Bank of Canada

Associate Director, Financial Control

Royal Bank of Canada$120K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years' experience in financial services/broker dealer.
  • CPA preferred with an advanced degree in Accounting, Finance or Business considered a plus.
  • Proficient in US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
  • General understanding of SEC and FINRA reports required.
  • Experience in team leadership and influencing in a global setting.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting with comprehensive analysis.
  • Oversee monthly consolidation processes for U.S. Broker-Dealers and subsidiaries.
  • Manage financial reporting templates for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end under IFRS and US GAAP.
  • Lead annual financial statement audits, coordinating planning and documentation.
  • Drive a strong control environment for financial reporting with effective controls documentation.
  • Review and resolve discrepancies in general ledger reconciliations.
  • Drive efficiencies through AI and process automation in financial workflows.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders for personal and professional development.
  • Opportunities for impactful work and lasting change.
  • Dynamic and collaborative high-performing team environment.
  • World-class financial services training program.
  • Flexible work/life balance options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Lead financial and management reporting for RBC's U.S. Broker-Dealers (RBC Capital Markets LLC and RBC CMA Ltd.), driving strategic analytics and process optimization to enhance decision-making for senior leadership. Oversee critical financial control functions with a focus on risk mitigation and operational excellence. Candidate will have accounting and financial reporting responsibilities over the month-end close processes, as well as develop and perform financial analysis to support senior management in understanding the financial results of RBC's U.S. Broker-Dealers.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

  • Ensure the financial reporting and related information for the U.S. Broker-Dealers and subsidiaries, are reported accurately and on a timely basis with appropriate commentary and in-depth analysis.
  • Responsibility for monthly consolidation of the results of the U.S. Broker-Dealers and their subsidiaries through equity pick-up and ensuring investment in subsidiaries reconciles back to subsidiaries' equity.
  • Responsibility for various RBC Head Office templates/reports at month-end, quarter-end and year-end under IFRS and US GAAP for the U.S. Broker Dealers and subsidiaries.
  • Lead the annual financial statement audits for the U.S. Broker-Dealers, including planning, footnote disclosures workpapers compilation, and serving as point person for audit inquiries.
  • Drive an effective control environment over financial reporting via appropriate controls documentation and execution.
  • Review reconciliations of general ledger balances including suspense, intergroup, eliminations etc.; coordinate the investigation and resolution of discrepancies on a timely basis.
  • Oversee attestation packages and review related reconciliation processes for the monthly Standards of Documentation package, including establishing control enhancements to reduce errors.
  • Compile the Finance Month-end SOX memo to disclose significant issues and non-routine adjustments discovered during the month-end close.
  • Support internal audit process with the maintenance of SOX controls/compliance requirements by serving as point person for audit inquiries and SOX walkthroughs.
  • Drive efficiency through AI and process automation initiatives (i.e. Alteryx etc.) to streamline financial reporting workflows.
  • Lead finance transformation initiatives to integrate finance ERP systems, automation, analytics and optimizing finance operating model and processes.
  • Provide support for the implementation of new accounting standards/updates under IFRS and US GAAP.
  • Support various Ad Hoc inquiries and requests as needed
  • Drive performance and accountability with responsibility for setting clear, bold, ambitious team and individual goals that align to organizational priorities, including simplifying work and removing barriers.
  • Ensure that employees understand RBC's purpose, values and behaviors that elevate the team's collective performance with measurable outcomes.
  • Promote a safe, inclusive and accessible environment that brings out the best in people and reinforces a sense of belonging, trust and well-being.
  • Contribute to an exceptional employee experience through strong people leadership practices that invest in potential, gives honest feedback and removes barriers to performance.


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:
  • Minimum 7 years' experience within a financial services/broker dealer environment.
  • CPA preferred. Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance or Business a plus.
  • Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS accounting requirements.
  • General understanding of SEC and FINRA regulatory reports.
  • Experience leading teams and influencing across a global-matrixed environment.


Nice-to-have:
  • Strong financial and analytical skills
  • Clear, confident communicator with the ability to distill complexity into actionable insight
  • Strong operational discipline with a bias toward execution, accountability and enhancing controls.
  • Strong collaboration and relationship management skills.


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, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • A world-class training program in financial services
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work


The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $120,000 - $200,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

Job Skills
Accounting, Accounting Finance, Decision Making, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Long Term Planning, Oral Communications, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City:

Jersey City

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

OFFICE OF THE CFO

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-11

Application Deadline:

2026-07-31
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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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