Director, Global Functions Financial Control

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Toronto seeks a senior leader for Corporate Support Financial Control. You will head a team delivering financial control, governance for Global Functions, finance support for private equity, and Fixed Assets governance through the Centre of Excellence.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, drive IFRS compliance, and mentor a high‑performing team. You will lead process improvements, automation, and system implementations, shaping controls and enabling strategic business decisions in a

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent accounting designation.
• 7+ years of experience in a financial control role.
• Strong people management skills leading a high‑performing team of finance professionals.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with a solid background in accounting policy, IFRS and internal controls.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a strategic, process‑improvement mindset.
• Experience leading process improvements, automation or system implementations in a finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of finance professionals responsible for financial control, reporting and governance across Global Functions, Private Equity and the Fixed Assets Centre of Excellence.
• Oversee the integrity and accuracy of financial results, ensuring IFRS compliance and internal control requirements.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders, providing strategic advice and financial insights on complex accounting matters.
• Provide oversight and financial control support for Global Functions and Private Equity portfolios.
• Oversee the enterprise‑wide Fixed Assets Centre of Excellence and IDS processes, driving standardization and improvements.
• Lead cross‑functional process improvements, system implementations, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Mentor and develop a high‑performing team and foster accountability and collaboration.

Skills

People management

IFRS accounting

Strategic partnering

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

CPA or equivalent designation

Tools

RBC financial systems

Job description

What is the opportunity?

This key leadership role within the Corporate Support Financial Control team reports to the VP, Corporate Support Controller. You will lead a team across three strategic mandates: financial control and governance for Global Functions, finance support for RBC's private equity portfolio, and enterprise‑wide fixed assets governance through the Fixed Assets Centre of Excellence. This role sits at the intersection of controls and governance, operational excellence, and strategic business enablement. Leading this team, you will be a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders, shaping the control environment and mentoring a high‑performing team.

Job Description

This key leadership role within the Corporate Support Financial Control team reports to the VP, Corporate Support Controller. You will lead a team across three strategic mandates: financial control and governance for Global Functions, finance support for RBC's private equity portfolio, and enterprise‑wide fixed assets governance through the Fixed Assets Centre of Excellence. This role sits at the intersection of controls and governance, operational excellence, and strategic business enablement. Leading this team, you will be a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders, shaping the control environment and mentoring a high‑performing team.

What will you do?

• Lead a team of finance professionals responsible for financial control, reporting and governance across Global Functions, Private Equity and the Fixed Assets Centre of Excellence.
• Oversee the integrity and accuracy of financial results, ensuring compliance with IFRS, RBC accounting policies and internal control requirements.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across the organization, providing strategic advice, financial insights and guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Provide oversight and financial control support for RBC's Global Functions, including Corporate Real Estate, Human Resources, Brand & Marketing, Group Risk Management, and the CFO Group.
• Lead finance activities for RBC's Private Equity portfolio, including investment accounting, valuations, financial reporting and related governance processes.
• Oversee the enterprise‑wide Fixed Assets Centre of Excellence, driving consistent accounting practices, effective controls and continuous improvement across fixed asset and internally developed software (IDS) processes.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to lead process improvements, system implementations, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence through process standardization, automation and the enhancement of financial controls and reporting capabilities.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the team's control environment, working with the SOX office and auditors to ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Develop and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering accountability, collaboration, technical expertise and professional growth.
• Effectively manage and develop a team of finance professionals to foster a high‑performance culture.
• Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned by the VP, Corporate Support Controller.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-haves

• CPA or equivalent accounting designation.
• 7+ years of experience in a financial control role.
• Strong people management skills, with experience leading and developing a high‑performing team of finance professionals.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with a solid background in accounting policy, IFRS and internal controls.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a strategic, process‑improvement mindset to advise senior stakeholders on complex accounting matters.
• Experience leading process improvements, automation or system implementations in a finance environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with RBC's financial systems.
• Experience with financial control for corporate functions.
• Experience managing investment accounting or valuations, ideally for private equity or similar portfolios

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.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
• The opportunity to interface with senior level executives from many different parts of the organization

Job Skills

Accountability, Accounting, Accounting Finance, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Decision Making, Financial Control, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting and Analysis, Leadership, Oral Communications, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address: 20 KING ST W:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-11-13

Application Deadline: 2026-11-27

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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