Manager – Finance – Accounting Policy

Manager – Finance – Accounting Policy

Requirements

• CPA or equivalent designation required
• Typically between 5 – 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience
• Verbal & written communication skills – In-depth
• Collaboration & team skills – In-depth
• Analytical and problem solving skills – In-depth
• Influence skills – In-depth
• Data driven decision making – In-depth

Responsibilities

• Ensures high risk/complex accounting transactions are compliant with accounting regulations and financial information is disclosed appropriately in the Bank’s financial statements
• Acts as part of the support team advising on accounting guidelines and accounting policy strategies and programs
• Supports aspects of accounting management by providing value added ideas, advice and recommendations to improve quality and overall effectiveness
• Provides guidance and advice on significant and complex transactions and issues that impact the business
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business
• Assists in the development of strategic plans
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues
• Monitors new accounting standards and analyzes impacts to policy and standards
• Supports the development of tailored messaging about accounting policy changes & impacts, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications
• Supports the development of financial statements and financial disclosure documents to ensure consolidated Bank results meet International Financial Reporting Standards and regulatory requirements
• Acts as a key contact with internal and external regulatory bodies and industry groups to provide feedback on significant accounting issues and financial reporting matters
• Prepares reports on accounting policy matters for senior management and industry and regulatory bodies as appropriate
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations
• Executes analyses to support the design and development of Accounting Policy strategy / programs
• Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information
• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.