Senior Analyst Accountant

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Analyst in Capital Markets Accounting - Disclosure and Financial Performance to ensure quality accounting and disclosure of results and balance sheet information. You’ll work within a 13-person team, collaborating across Finance to support consolidation, tax, and systems.

The role emphasizes control design, variance analysis, and continuous improvement of reporting tools, with a focus on accuracy, rigor, and autonomy in a dynamic bank environment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with specialization in accounting and 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• CPA designation required.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with AI concepts in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control mechanisms for accounting, tax, or financial operations.
• Identify, reconcile, and explain variances and irregularities in month-end close.
• Contribute to new policies and procedures and establish analyses and controls.
• Produce financial management reports on balance sheet and results.
• Participate in quarterly and annual disclosure processes for the Financial Markets sector.
• Enhance performance tools across platforms such as Excel, Power Query, SAP.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Autonomy

Rigor

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Learning Agility

Financial Analysis

IFRS knowledge

AI concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Power Query

SAP

Job description

A career as a Senior Analyst in the Capital Markets Accounting - Disclosure and Financial Performance team at National Bank means acting as an accounting specialist for the disclosure of results and balance sheet information for a growing sector. This role allows you to have a positive impact on our organization through your accounting, control, reconciliation, and disclosure skills.

Your role:

• Develop and implement control mechanisms for accounting, tax, or financial operations to ensure the quality and integrity of the sector’s financial information and that of certain legal entities
• Identify, reconcile, and explain variances and irregularities, and ensure that corrective actions are taken where required as part of the month-end accounting close process
• Participate in the implementation of new activities, policies, standards, and procedures related to your business sector, and establish the appropriate analyses and controls
• Identify issues, contribute to the development of tailored solutions, and ensure their proper implementation in collaboration with your colleagues to support the execution of activities while considering the diversity of files
• Produce financial management reports on the balance sheet and results of the Capital Markets business lines
• Participate in the quarterly and annual disclosure processes for the Financial Markets sector in the Bank’s consolidated results.
• With a continuous improvement mindset, help enhance our performance tools across various platforms such as Excel, Power Query, SAP, etc
• Act as a resource person for any questions related to your responsibilities.

Your team:

Within the Capital Markets Accounting - Disclosure and Financial Performance team, you will be part of a team of 13 colleagues and report to the Senior Director. We work closely with various teams under the Vice-President, Capital Markets and Subsidiaries Accounting, as well as with multiple other teams within Finance, including consolidation, tax, accounting systems, and others, and within the Capital Markets sector. Our team stands out for its expertise in disclosure, including statutory, regulatory, and management disclosure.

Our action-based learning programs help you master your profession. Customized training content on topics such as financial instruments, IFRS standards, and the systems used is available to support your ongoing learning. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise, experience, and backgrounds will enrich your development from every perspective.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in accounting and 3–5 years of relevant experience
• CPA designation required
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence concepts and their use in a professional environment
• Strong attention to detail with effective analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated rigor, autonomy, and accountability in your role

Languages: French

Required skills: Artificial Intelligence, Conciliation, Continuous Improvement, Cybersecurity, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Initiative, Learning Agility, Management Discussion and Analysis, Resiliency, Rigor, Teamwork

Your benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!