Montréal (Québec) / Manager Financial Reporting

Abbott; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Montreal, Québec, seeks a Manager Financial Reporting to lead the US/foreign close and ensure precise reporting. You will supervise four accountants, coordinate with the Controller, and drive improvements in financial processes.

The successful candidate has a CPA, 8+ years in accounting with multinational exposure, and 5+ years in management. Bilingual English/French and strong communication are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and Specialized Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (CPA).
• 8+ years in accounting/finance field with multinational exposure.
• 5+ years of management/supervisory experience in a large company.
• 2+ years in a public accounting firm.
• Bilingual in English and French (written and spoken).
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end/year-end close per local and US reporting timelines.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial information for reporting and statutory needs.
• Develop CFS Plan and Rolling Best Estimates (RLBE) with Controller.
• Monitor monthly results against budget and report to Corporate Team.
• Perform quarterly balance sheet reviews with division Controllers.
• Oversee accounting operations and drive continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with Genpact shared services and review KPIs.
• Provide accounting orientation and guidance to staff and divisions.
• Support Controller with special projects and entity requirements.

Skills

Time management

Drive for results

Highest quality standards

Organizational skills

Internal controls

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Strong English communication

Education

CPA designation

Tools

JDE

HFM

SCR

TM1

MS Office

Job description

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is based at our Montreal, Quebec office and requires on‑site presence four days per week, with the option to work remotely one day.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Controller, the Manager Financial Reporting is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position addresses a multitude of financial activities including actual close reporting, financial planning and analysis, internal control monitoring, external & internal audit, special projects etc. The Manager General Accounting supervises directly four accountants and works with other CFS team members where any initiatives impact the financial reporting (ops accounting, payroll, treasury, AR). The Manager General Accounting will have contact with senior‑level Management which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the month‑end/year‑end financial close process per local and US reporting, in strict adherence to timelines (HFM, SCR, CAR Report etc.).
• Ensure delivery of accurate financial information in accordance with corporate reporting and statutory requirement.
• Work with the Controller to develop the CFS Plan and Rolling Best Estimates (RLBE).
• Work with the Controller to monitor and analyze the CFS monthly operating results against budget and report performance to the Corporate Team.
• Conduct quarterly review of balance sheet for all divisions, in conjunction with the division Controllers to ensure compliance to policies and procedures.
• Manage operations of accounting function and strive for continuous improvement activities as part of day‑to‑day efforts.
• Work with Genpact shared service operations and review related KPIs.
• Provide accounting orientation and guidance to new personnel and to all divisions in relation to financial processes and policies.
• Support Controller with special projects and other CFS /entity related requirements.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong time management skills, as this position addresses tight deadlines.
• Drive for results.
• Highest standards of quality and accuracy.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to manage risks by ensuring that effective and efficient internal controls are in place without compromising operational efficiency and flexibility.
• Ability to lead corporate initiatives and lead the organization through complex financial transactions or changes in efficient manner.
• Ability to coach, mentor and motivate employees.
• The incumbent must be able to communicate well in English (80% of the time), as his or her duties require interaction with stakeholders and colleagues outside Quebec and Canada.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting principles and best practices as they relate to timely, accurate and relevant financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of budgeting, rolling estimates, variance analysis and cost control principles.
• Strong computer skills, proficiency with MS Office series (excel, PowerPoint, word).
• Bilingual written and oral (English and French)
• Knowledge of databases: JDE, HFM, SCR, TM1

Education and Required Experience:

• Specialized Graduate Diploma – Professional Accounting – CPA
• 8 years and more in the field
• 5+ years of accounting/audit/financial planning experience, including:
• a minimum of 5 years of management and supervisory experience with a large multinational company;
• a minimum of 2 years in a public accounting firm.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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