Senior Financial Accountant

• Act as lead advisor for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and other control functions, reporting directly into the Regional Chief Financial Officer
• Provide technical expertise regarding accounting issues, regulatory information and research
• Provide technical assistance on major transactions and product development
• Provide data for preparing and reviewing financial and regulatory reports
• Communicate practices and procedures for proper financial control
• Articulate the impact of policy changes to management within business group or enterprise
• Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with the company's internal controls policies
• Apply extensive specialized knowledge and act as internal consultant
• Lead implementation of complex projects and initiatives impacting one or more lines of business
• Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and may support implementation of key risk initiatives
• Communicate and provide consultation regularly with more experienced stakeholders throughout the enterprise
• Provide technical interpretation on matters and a key change agent in building and adopting best practices within the functional area
• Interface with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forums
• Provide work guidance or mentorship to other peers

4+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• University degree in business, finance or accounting
• Professional accounting designation, preferably a Canadian/International CA/CPA or equivalent
• Progressive work experience with a focus on accounting, financial/regulatory reporting and controls, preferably with experience in a financial services environment
• Strong technical background and proficiency with data tools like Alteryx and spreadsheet and other skills like Word, Excel, Access, Visio etc.
• Strong analytic, accounting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and to identify and resolve issues by exercising well-reasoned professional judgement
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory reporting for a domestic foreign bank branch
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
• A self-starter with excellent time management skills that can plan and deliver against deadlines
• Well organized and can see the ‘big picture’ along with the details

• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities
• Equal opportunity employer
• Drug-free workplace
• Medical accommodations available