Senior Analyst

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Job summary

A leading bank in Canada is looking for a Senior Analyst to join their Subsidiaries Accounting team. This role involves participating in the monthly financial statement closing process, analyzing variances, preparing regulatory reports, and optimizing accounting processes. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation, 2-5 years of experience in financial accounting, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a hybrid work environment with various flexible benefits to support your well-being and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial accounting.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work rigorously in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly financial statement closing process.
• Analyze significant variances and propose adjustments.
• Prepare regulatory and statutory reports.

Skills

Financial accounting

Excel proficiency

Artificial intelligence tools

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Adaptability

Education

CPA professional designation

Job description

A career as a Senior Analyst within the Subsidiaries Accounting team at National Bank means acting as a specialist in financial analysis and accounting processes. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization thanks to your skills in financial accounting, analysis, and process optimization.

Your role

• Participate in the monthly financial statement closing process and ensure the quality of the information produced
• Analyze significant variances, interpret fluctuations, and propose required adjustments
• Contribute to the preparation of regulatory and statutory reports, as well as audit files
• Document, standardize, and continuously improve the accounting processes within your business area
• Collaborate with internal partners to provide relevant financial analyses and support the team’s various mandates
• Actively participate in projects impacting the accounting and regulatory components of the subsidiaries under your responsibility

Your team

Within the Subsidiaries Accounting sector, you are part of a large team of 12 colleagues and report to the Senior Director. Our team handles a variety of files (insurance activities, deposit‑taking institutions, custody of securities, corporate trusts, securitization, etc.) with the goal of ensuring the integrity of the financial data under our responsibility, while playing an advisory and support role for our partners.

We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, notably through a hybrid work environment.

We promote various modes of continuous learning to support your development: learning through action, access to training content, and collaboration with colleagues with diverse expertise and backgrounds.

Prerequisite

• Hold the CPA professional designation
• Have 2 to 5 years of experience in financial accounting
• Proficiency in Excel and artificial intelligence tools
• Demonstrated ability to work rigorously in a demanding and structured environment
• Curiosity and strong interest in continuous improvement
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Adaptability
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting‑edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier‑free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!

Additional required languages: French