Director, Financial Reporting – Innovation,

What is the Opportunity?
For forward-thinking and results-focused leaders, this is an opportunity to join the Financial and Regulatory Reporting (FRR) team of Canada’s largest bank—recognized globally for innovation, diversity, and corporate responsibility. As a key leader in Financial and Regulatory Reporting, you’ll drive finance transformation, operational excellence, and strategic collaboration with senior executives across RBC. This high-visibility role demands forward-thinking leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What Will You Do?
Accountable for:

Finance Transformation

• Spearhead initiatives to modernize financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Leverage automation tools (e.g., RPA), AI, and cloud platforms to streamline workflows and enhance data integrity.
• Partner with IT, Data, and Finance teams to design scalable solutions aligned with RBC’s digital goals.

Governance & Risk Management

• Align transformation with internal control frameworks (SOX/non-SOX compliance).
• Implement risk-based controls and monitor emerging risks.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Mentor finance professionals through personalized development plans.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture aligned with RBC’s values.
• Promote work-life balance and employee well-being initiatives.

Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Design scalable workflows to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
• Drive Agile/Lean methodologies and establish KPIs for operational excellence.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead cross-functional projects and communicate changes effectively to ensure adoption.

What Do You Need to Succeed?
Must-Have:

• CPA designation or equivalent + 10+ years’ experience in finance/controls.
• Expertise in disclosure requirements, SOX compliance, and financial systems.
• Proven leadership in managing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize executive-level requests under pressure.

Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge of automation tools, systems, and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL).
• Canadian financial institution business/transaction knowledge.
• Advanced project management and change 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.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Accounting, Audits Compliance, Financial Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting and Analysis, General Ledger Administration, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Long Term Planning, Performance Management (PM), Tax Regulations

Additional Job Details

20 KING ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeOFFICE OF THE CFORegularSalaried2026-01-162026-02-27

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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.