BI Developer

Randstad Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is hiring for an accounting role in Montreal, Canada. The role focuses on providing accounting, reporting, and consolidation expertise, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

The position emphasizes collaboration with internal control leads and process owners in a hybrid work model. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in finance and accounting with at least 3 years of accounting experience, strong SAP and Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance and accounting is required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and SAP skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end closing with journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting packages.
• Lead R2R processes ensuring internal controls and compliance.
• Support external audits and prepare control documentation.
• Investigate and reconcile accounts and contribute to process improvements.
• Act as liaison for internal control owners and process leads.
• Maintain up-to-date operating procedures and flowcharts.
• Uphold ABB’s values of safety and integrity.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP

Record to Report (R2R)

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance and accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen.You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together.Join us and help run what runs the world.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide accounting, reporting, and consolidation expertise. Each day, you will support in accounting and reporting matters to business/reporting units through resolution of accounting and reporting questions, financial statement preparation and review follow-up on accounting issues. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting in the preparation of financial reports in compliance with internal guidelines, procedures, and external regulatory requirements.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Support month-end closing through journal entries, account reconciliations, accounting analyses and reports, intergroup mismatch resolution, and timely, accurate reporting packages and disclosures.
• Lead Record to Report (R2R) processes from an internal control standpoint, perform monthly controls, and ensure compliance with Global Control sets, Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICoFR), Group instructions and company policies.
• Support quarter-end and year-end external audit requests, process walkthroughs, management testing and internal/external audits, including preparation of control documentation.
• Investigate and reconcile accounts and contribute to system and structural change projects and process improvements that increase efficiency while meeting business needs and control requirements.
• Act as the local single point of contact for ABB Global O2C/P2P process owners, Global Business Area internal control leads and the Country Internal Control Manager.
• Collaborate with businesses and control owners to resolve control deficiencies promptly, communicate changes and facilitate process and internal control training.
• Support control owners and performers by maintaining up-to-date operating procedures and flowcharts.
• Uphold ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Advanced experience with computerized accounting systems and financial reporting software; advanced Excel and SAP knowledge is required.
• Adaptability and deadline management: Proven ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and adapt with a high degree of flexibility.
• Accuracy and organization: Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy, combined with strong multitasking skills.
• French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.

Why ABB?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

Members of visible minorities

Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.