Senior Director Financial Governance

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; 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

Community initiative opportunities

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a Senior Director of Financial Governance and Compliance in Montreal. You will oversee compliance programs, advise on financial integrity, and lead strategic reporting initiatives. Candidates must possess a CPA designation with substantial experience in audit and compliance. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package to enhance employee wellbeing, contributing to a positive workplace culture that prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience with a bachelor's degree or 8 years with a master's degree.
• CPA designation with experience in accounting, audit, and compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of the Bank's activities and processes.
• Experience in advisory roles and interacting with senior management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial certification program.
• Advise on controls related to financial integrity.
• Produce strategic reports for committees.
• Ensure quality of published financial reports with a focus on disclosure.
• Act as second line of defense for regulatory compliance in Finance.

Skills

Advisory role experience

Ability to influence at all levels

Prioritization and multitasking skills

Communication with senior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

A career as a Senior Director Financial Governance and Compliance – Finance in the Accounting, Consolidation and Disclosure team at National Bank means playing a strategic and oversight role in managing the program related to Regulation 52-109 to ensure the reliability of the financial information disclosed by the Bank. It also involves exercising an independent oversight role over regulatory compliance for the Finance function.

Your role

• Oversee the 52-109 financial certification program, including quarterly and annual certification processes
• Advise business lines and corporate sectors on controls related to financial integrity and recommend improvements to internal controls
• Produce strategic reports for the disclosure, audit and management committees
• Ensure the quality of published financial reports (annual, quarterly) with a critical eye on disclosure
• Oversee certification processes for programs related to securitization, regulatory capital/capital statements, leverage statements and liquidity statements, providing findings for attestation purposes
• Act as the second line of defense in terms of regulatory compliance for the Finance sector
• Diagnose compliance deficiencies, recommend solutions and follow up on action plans
• Participate in large‑scale strategic projects and complex analyses

Your team

As part of the Accounting, Consolidation and Disclosure team, you will join a team dedicated to creating long‑term value and will report directly to the Co‑Head of Accountant and Senior Vice‑President. You will work on an inclusive, engaged, dynamic team that likes to take on challenges and where team spirit and collaboration are important values.

Prerequisites

• A completed bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 years of experience or a completed master's degree in a related field and 8 years of experience
• Professional Accountant designation (CPA) with solid experience in accounting, audit and compliance
• Excellent knowledge of the Bank's activities and processes, its sectors (business lines and corporate functions) and subsidiaries
• Proficiency in Regulation 52-109 respecting the attestation of information presented in issuers' annual and interim documents and in the assessment of internal controls and disclosure procedures
• Experience in an advisory role and interacting with senior management
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to prioritize and manage a multitude of activities simultaneously

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring 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
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership 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?

Come live your ambitions with us!

Additional required languages: English, French

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Banking