Senior Specialist - Accounting Data and Analytics Enablement

Senior Specialist - Accounting Data and Analytics Enablement

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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.

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Accounting Operations - Your impact
You won’t just be analyzing data—you will be shaping how accounting data is governed, trusted, and used across one of Canada’s most complex financial environments.
Reporting to the Director, Accounting Operations, you will provide deep accounting and data expertise that strengthens the integrity, accessibility, and usability of accounting data supporting the Bank of Canada, its Pension Trust Funds, the Exchange Fund Account, and the Government of Canada’s debt.
Your work will enable stronger internal controls, enhance operational resilience, and empower accounting teams to deliver meaningful, value added insights to senior decision makers.

What you will do

Enable access to reliable accounting data

• Lead the design and ongoing effectiveness of the Accounting Operations data governance framework, including documentation, definitions, and data quality practices.
• Review and approve accounting data requirements for system and sub system changes, ensuring alignment with relevant accounting standards, internal policies, and control requirements.
• Partner with data and technology teams to design and enable Accounting Operations’ data infrastructure that integrates information from multiple financial and operational systems.

Safeguard data integrity

• Own the prioritization, escalation, and oversight of high impact accounting data integrity issues.
• Interpret third party audit and assurance reports (e.g., SOC reports) to identify systemic risks affecting accounting data flows, escalating material matters for senior management decision making.

Lead the development of analytics capabilities

• Identify, design, and deliver accounting data analytics solutions (models, dashboards, and reporting tools) that strengthen internal controls and support insightful analysis.
• Lead testing, validation, and refinement of analytics solutions to ensure quality, reliability, and business relevance.
• Enable the development of analytics capability across Accounting Operations through coaching, workshops, and hands on guidance.

Collaborate and influence

• Work closely with senior leaders within Accounting Operations to align data and analytics initiatives with team priorities.
• Build strong and effective partnerships with colleagues across the organization.
• Provide accounting expertise and insight at cross departmental forums, working groups, and governance committees.

What you need to succeed

• A proactive, strategic mindset, comfortable exercising judgment and influence in complex, non routine situations.
• Advanced accounting expertise, with the ability to translate accounting and control requirements into practical data and analytics solutions.
• Strong analytical and data literacy skills, with a focus on enabling insight rather than simply producing reports.
• Deep attention to data quality, controls, and governance, and a commitment to operational resilience.
• Clear, concise communication skills, able to engage both technical and non technical audiences.
• A collaborative, relationship driven approach, with the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Comfort working in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders, systems, and priorities.

Nice to have

Experience working with:

• Accounting operations in a financial institution, crown corporation, or similarly complex environment.
• Enterprise systems and data environments (e.g., SAP, data warehouses/lakehouses, portfolio or financial market systems).
• Financial instruments and their accounting, valuation, and control considerations.

Your education and experience
This position requires a CPA designation and a minimum five years of experience in accounting or financial operations, including exposure to financial reporting, controls, and complex data environments. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Innovative Mindset

We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things.

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French. The position language requirement is Level 5 (Fully Functional). If a qualified candidate who meets the language requirement of the position is not found, a qualified candidate who does not meet the language requirement may be considered. Training may be provided to help reach the required level. Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

What you need to know

• • Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
  • Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability
  • There will be no relocation assistance provided
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider.

• • Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $111,051 to $130,649 (job grade 17)
  • The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (5%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
  • Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
  • Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
  • Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.