Senior Manager, Accounting Services

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Halifax is looking for a Senior Manager, Accounting Services. This role will focus on overseeing fixed assets and settlement processes to improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation and extensive experience in accounting, management, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS. The position also includes mentoring a team and collaborating with key finance partners. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are part of the offer.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

Development opportunities through coaching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant working experience.
• Excellent people management and change management skills.
• Proven analytical skills and solution-based attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting process for fixed assets.
• Manage and mentor a team of 9-10 individuals.
• Serve as primary contact for Senior Finance Partners.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Financial Analysis

GAAP/IFRS Compliance

Problem-Solving

Education

University degree majoring in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

As Senior Manager, Accounting Services in Bedford, NS, the primary focus of this role is to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of all aspects of the Fixed Assets and Settlement teams in accordance with established controls, governance and SLA’s, and to act as the primary relationship management contact for key Finance and Business partners. The role will be responsible for the identification and delivery of continuous improvement opportunities to improve the efficiency of the operation and to reduce or eliminate regional process variations.

What will you do?

• Lead the end-to-end accounting process for fixed assets, including acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, impairment, and disposal. Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal policies. Prepare and/or review fixed asset schedules, disclosures, and audit support documentation
• Lead the end-to-end settlement process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with standards
• Manage and mentor a team of 9-10 individuals
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Ensure processes and teams align to Risk and Compliance policies and making changes as required
• Ensure processes are efficient and effective making changes as necessary to improve or further automate processes, and reduce regional process variations
• Be a change champion and successfully execute change while supporting employees through the process, and keeping them focused on business priorities
• Developing team by providing focus and clarity in establishing individual goals, driving performance management
• Relationship Manager and primary point of communication and escalation for Senior Finance Partners to periodically review relevant KPI’s, resolve issues in a timely manner, and promote ongoing improvement of end-to-end processes
• Key knowledge resource on all matters affecting your teams
• Reviews transactions/reports/documents to ensure compliance/adherence with policies/procedures/guidelines (SOX, G/L attestation, EUC, Enterprise G/L Attestation policy and APG)

What do you need to succeed?

• Accounting designation (CPA)
• University degree, majoring in accounting
• Excellent people management and change management skills
• Relevant working experience (5 years or more)
• Excellent problem solving and proven analytical skills
• High degree of initiative and solution-based attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate multi-tasking skill
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice-to-have:

• Public Accounting experience
• SAP experience, Fixed Asset module
• Familiarity with financial services industry

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, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

Job Skills

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Services, Accounting Standards, Audits Compliance, Ensure Compliance, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Accounting Systems, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Fixed Assets, General Ledger (GL), General Ledger Administration, General Ledger Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Leadership, Long Term Planning, Performance Management (PM), Performance Metrics, Tax Regulations, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address: 120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City: Bedford

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-22

Application Deadline: 2026-01-09

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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