Accounting Operations Specialist

Accounting Operations Specialist

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The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment.

Building on the principles that have always guided us – excellence, integrity and respect – we strive to be forward-looking and innovative, to welcome people with diverse perspectives and talents, and to earn trust by living up to our commitments and by clearly explaining the intent of our policies and actions.

With our defined-benefit pension plan, benefits, and high flexibility for work life balance - find out more about why we are annually ranked as one of Canada's top employers:
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Your Impact

You aren't just managing books, you are safeguarding the integrity of Canada’s financial heart. You will oversee the accounting records for the Bank of Canada, its two pension trust funds, and the Government of Canada’s domestic debt and foreign asset portfolios, ensuring our financial narrative is accurate and transparent.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguard Integrity: Maintain reliable financial accounts by reconciling portfolios, ensuring IFRS/PSAS compliance, and leading quality control initiatives.
• Be the Voice of the Data: Go beyond the accounting ledger to provide "the story behind the numbers." You’ll translate complex variances into strategic insights for senior leadership.
• Modernize Operations: Use your system and business expertise to troubleshoot errors and design smarter, faster business processes.
• Collaborate on Global Projects: Represent the accounting team in large-scale Bank projects, shaping business requirements and testing new financial solutions.
• Guide & Advise: Act as a subject matter expert, providing hands-on guidance to the team on internal controls and evolving accounting practices.

What you need to succeed

• A proactive, adaptable mindset with the independence and curiosity to dig deeper and solve problems before they escalate.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to connect financial results to operational drivers, identify anomalies, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining strong internal controls and producing high‑quality financial information.
• Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data in a way that highlights key insights and informs decision‑makers.
• Hands‑on experience in accounting operations, including month‑end close activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Practical experience applying accounting standards, such as IFRS and PSAS, in an operational or reporting environment.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with enthusiasm for rethinking processes, enhancing controls, or modernizing systems.
• A collaborative, team‑oriented approach, contributing expertise, constructive feedback, and new ideas to support collective success.

Nice-to-have

Experience working in:

• Accounting operations within a financial institution or similarly complex environment.
• Enterprise systems such as SAP, Blackline, portfolio management platforms, or data analytics/visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Fabric).
• Assessment, documentation, and testing of internal controls, including SOX‑ or audit‑related processes.
• A solid understanding of financial instruments, including their structure, valuation considerations, and related accounting treatment.

Your education and experience

Candidates must have a CPA designation in good standing or be actively working toward one with at least 50% of the program completed. They should also have a minimum of two years of relevant experience in accounting operations, month-end close, and monthly financial reporting. An equivalent combination of…