Manager, Fixed Assets

RBC • Halifax, NS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Fixed Assets is primarily responsible for management of fixed asset activities and functions and ensures the delivery of high quality processing services to all business units and partners where the main focus is accuracy, efficiency and timeliness. Acts as subject matter expert for Fixed Assets, client and partner care issues ensuring identification of continuous improvement opportunities, development of action plans and solutions through established metrics and reporting processes. The role also serves as the key liaison and point of escalation between business partners/business units for problem resolution, service quality activities and related initiative implementation.

Requirements

• University or college degree in accounting, finance, business preferred; as well as 5+ years of experience in operations or finance
• Strong knowledge in Fixed Asset processes and IAS 16
• Solid knowledge of all Regulatory and Compliance rules as follows: Internal Audit reviews SOX Enterprise GL Attestation policy GAAP
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills and ability to prioritize activities to ensure objectives are met
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications, with intermediate to advanced skill in excel

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma (LSS) or process improvement
• Knowledge in SAP, Great Plains, and eGL systems
• CPA Accounting designation achieved or underway
• Previous managerial experience

Responsibilities

• Key relationship manager and knowledge resource for the North America and Caribbean platforms/regions on all matters affecting Fixed Assets.
• Leads and manages a team responsible for the completion of fixed asset transactions and processes.
• Oversight and overall responsibility for timely and accurate reporting to Financial and Regulatory Reporting.
• Responsible for processes and system controls and functionality to maintain accurate records ensuring data integrity and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Reviews all transactions/reports/documents to ensure compliance/adherence with policies/procedures/guidelines (SOX, G/L attestation, EUC, Enterprise G/L Attestation policy and APG).
• Provides leadership to team in taking ownership and accountability for the resolution of complex issues and concerns at the first point of contact.
• Reinforces a continuous improvement mindset in the team by proactively identifying, recommending and implementing solutions to recurring errors, service gaps and process efficiency and effectiveness enhancements.
• Exercises due diligence in following operational risk policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree