Manager, Financial Controllership

Bell Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and mental健康

Bell employee discount (35%)

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Bell Canada is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Wholesale Financial Close Controller team, driving a transformative journey to become a trusted business partner delivering financial results in innovative ways.

You will lead the close process, partner with stakeholders, and guide transactions and accounting standards, while transforming processes with automation and AI-powered solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, including IFRS 15 (Revenue) and IFRS 16 (Leases).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA designation or equivalent finance experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the financial close process, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial results while maintaining a strong control environment and reporting requirements.
• Partner with various business stakeholders to understand the business.
• Analyze and present financial information to drive value-add decision-making.
• Provide guidance on new transactions, projects, processes and accounting standards while maintaining strong governance and controls.
• Review, analyze and summarize accounting for contracts, policies and complex transactions.
• Drive transformation of financial close activities through process optimization, centralization, automation, and the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, data quality, and reporting capabilities, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Lead and support strategic projects and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Manage and develop teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP FI/BI

Automation/AI/Data analytics

French language

Leadership/People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

SAP FI

SAP BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the financial close process, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial results while maintaining a strong control environment and reporting requirements
• Partner with various business stakeholders to understand the business
• Analyze and present financial information to drive value-add decision-making
• Provide guidance on new transactions, projects, processes and accounting standards while maintaining strong governance and controlsReview, analyze and summarize accounting for contracts, policies and complex transactions
• Drive transformation of financial close activities through process optimization, centralization, automation, and the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, data quality, and reporting capabilities, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Lead and support strategic projects and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Manage and develop teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA designation or equivalent finance experience is considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience applying IFRS accounting standards, including expert-level knowledge of IFRS 15 (Revenue) and IFRS 16 (Leases).

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SAP FI, SAP BI, or similar financial systems is considered an asset.
• Experience with automation, AI, machine learning, or data analytics tools is an asset.

Leadership / People Skills

• Support a culture of innovation - a personal interest in upskilling in latest digital and technology trends
• Passion to understand operational business and its linkages to financial processes
• Attention to details, speed and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to make complex issues and processes simple and understandable
• Highly organized, with the ability to independently plan and execute on multiple priorities and demonstrate confidence and composure in times of uncertainty and stress.
• Ability to partner and build relationships to influence and engage with various cross-functional groups and management levels towards a common vision
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of issues and tasks by leading resolution
• Proven ability to work in a team, provide constructive coaching, and foster a positive and rewarding work environment for direct reports, including virtual teams

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status:Regular - Full Time

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.

• We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace.
• 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.

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