Manager, Finance

Bell; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

Bell is seeking a highly capable Manager to lead the Financial Close Controller team in Canada. You will drive an AP function across segments and entities, ensuring accurate invoice processing, payments, and strong supplier support, while coaching staff and aligning with SSAs and service levels.

You will partner with stakeholders, develop KPIs, and support solution design, testing and rollout in a hybrid work setting. French language skills are beneficial in Quebec.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting or related field.
• CPA designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounts Payable for designated segments and ensure timely, accurate invoice processing and supplier support.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and workload management for unionized staff supporting the function.
• Serve as AP liaison for third parties owning designated segments and entities.
• Understand SSAs and ensure AP activities align with responsibilities and SLAs.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to monitor service levels and compliance.
• Collaborate with third-party stakeholders to support timely approvals and improvements.
• Represent AP on strategic projects, define requirements, and support testing and implementation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Process improvement

SAP-FI

SAP-BI

Excel

AI familiarity

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting

CPA asset

Tools

SAP-FI

SAP-BI

Job description

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

Be part of the team that drives the achievement of our strategic objectives. You’ll work collaboratively with a team of professionals, managing the performance and risk profile of Bell, balancing the needs of customers, investors and team members with long-term business success.

Summary

The Financial Close Controller team is seeking a highly motivated Manager to be a part of the Controller organization’s transformative journey towards becoming trusted and valued business partners delivering Financial Results in an entirely new way through best-in-class people, processes and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Accounts Payable function for designated business segments and legal entities, ensuring the timely and accurate execution of invoice processing, payments, and supplier support activities.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and workload management for unionized employee(s) supporting the function.
• Serve as the Accounts Payable liaison for third parties that own all or part of the designated business segments and legal entities.
• Develop a strong understanding of applicable Support Services Agreements (SSAs) and ensure Accounts Payable activities are performed in accordance with agreed-upon responsibilities and service levels.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reporting to monitor service levels, operational effectiveness, compliance, and team capacity.
• Foster effective collaboration with third-party stakeholders to support timely approvals, resolve any operational issues, and drive improvements where applicable.
• Represent Accounts Payable as a subject matter expert on strategic and operational projects. Partner with stakeholders to assess impacts, define requirements, and support solution design, testing, and implementation.

Education

Critical Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting, Business / Commerce or other relevant area.
• CPA considered an asset.

Experience

• 3-5 years experience in Finance / Accounting or other relevant area.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS applications including Excel, Powerpoint, and Word.
• Proficiency in automation and AI.
• Working knowledge of SAP-FI, SAP-BI, and associated accounting systems considered an asset.

Leadership / People Skills

• Ownership & Accountability: Demonstrated ownership, initiative and accountability.
• Operational Execution, Service Delivery, and Reporting: Ability to manage day-to-day operational priorities while ensuring timely and accurate execution of functional activities, and to communicate operational results, service levels, risks, and issues in a clear and meaningful way to internal and third-party stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration: Strong ability to build effective relationships with internal teams and third-party stakeholders to support service delivery and resolve operational issues.
• People Leadership & Coaching: Ability to provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and workload management to employees, fostering accountability, engagement, and effective functional execution.
• Project & Change Leadership: Ability to represent functional area on strategic and operational initiatives, supporting impact assessments, requirements definition, testing, implementation, and change adoption.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 09/01/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

• As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family.
• As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs.
• Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.

Bell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry, email your recruiter or [e-mail] to make arrangements. If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell, we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback form or visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us.

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