Senior Financial Analyst
About The Position
RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) is the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). RBC GAM is a provider of global investment management services and solutions to individual, high-net-worth and institutional investors through mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, hedge funds, pooled funds, separate accounts and specialty investment strategies. The Manager, GAM Finance will be supporting the GAM business in the production of the monthly/quarterly/annual financial results package to senior management, highlighting major trends and drivers that impact financial performance of the various GAM lines of business. The incumbent will also support the annual planning/forecasting/5-year outlook cycle and be responsible for providing guidance to the GAM US business on day-to-day finance operational processes (i.e. AP, AR, general ledger management).
Requirements
- CPA with 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance role within a large organization
- Advance knowledge of MS Excel and Powerpoint
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and logical thinking skills with attention to detail for consistent and accurate output results
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses
- Comfortable dealing with incomplete information, uncertainty and change
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of RBC financial systems (EPM, Cognos TM1 Perspective, PeopleSoft and SAP) and finance operational processes
- Financial services industry experience (asset or wealth management)
- Familiar with US GAAP and other US regulatory reporting requirements
Responsibilities
- Ensure RBC GAM Institutional, Investment Management, and Operations results are reflected accurately in the financial systems and deliver fact based analysis which enable GAM leaders to make sound decisions and achieve business strategic objectives
- Prepare and post journal entries, reconciliation between different financial views (legal entity vs. management view), and provide related supporting schedules as required
- Work with Financial Controls team to ensure effective control, governance and oversight of month-end close, and resolve accounting/reporting issues with business lines and management
- Prepare the monthly Flash and financial results package distributed to the GAM leadership team and provide insightful commentary on performance against Plan/Forecast for Revenue, NIE, FTE, and AUM
- Assist with the preparation of the quarterly internal Board of Director financial package for the P&L and Balance Sheet under US GAAP
- Play an active role in the planning/forecast & 5-year financial outlook for the business with a focus on financial transparency
- Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual schedules and working files as requested from other Finance and Operation teams
- Participate in automation projects to streamline processes and increase efficiency for the team
- Complete other ad-hoc analysis and tasks as required
Benefits
- bonuses
- flexible benefits
- competitive compensation
- commissions
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
