Senior Analyst, Finance (Corporate Areas Controllership)

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BMO as a Senior Analyst in Finance, focusing on financial reporting and analysis. The role requires a blend of technical skills, such as Advanced Excel and ESSBASE, along with strong communication and analytical capabilities. Ideal candidates have 4-6 years of experience and an accounting designation. In this position, you will consolidate financial data, support month-end processes, and engage with stakeholders to enhance financial performance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience.
• Technical proficiency through education/business experience.
• In-depth verbal & written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial performance and supports month-end closing.
• Gathers data into reports and dashboards.
• Acts as point of escalation on operational matters.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Completed or near completion of accounting designation

Job description

Senior Analyst, Finance (Corporate Areas Controllership)

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In this individual contributor role, you will be focused on reporting actuals and compiling results calculating MOM and YOY variances and commentary. Our ideal candidate has Advanced Excel, ESSBASE & PowerBI experience. Excellent organizational and communication skills are a must! CPA designation completed or close to completion is an asset.

Consolidates, analyzes, and reports on the financial performance of the business / group to support the month-, quarter-, and year-end closing process, including financial reporting and financial governance. Supports an efficient and effective accounting function that uses common information sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, and increases service level performance.

• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide accounting insights and recommendations.
• Identifies opportunities for alignment with accounting / finance processes and other operational processes.
• Acts as point of escalation on operational matters and matters falling outside of policy.
• Analyzes financial results to support financial period closing and reporting processes and provide insights and recommendations.
• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards for assigned legal entity, business, or group financial information packages.
• Supports the preparation of journal entries, monthly / quarterly reporting packages and financial statements, including applicable tax payments and reconciliations, in accordance with accounting rules and standards.
• Provides information and supports the process for internal (e.g. corporate and SOX) and external audits.
• Reviews supporting documentation, escalating areas of concern and making any necessary amendments.
• Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
• Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests, transactions, queries, etc.) within relevant service level agreements.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.
• Develops knowledge related to business / group accounting requirements and standards.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  
  Qualifications:
  
• Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completed or near completion of an accounting designation.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.
  
  
  

Salary:

$60,000.00 - $111,700.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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