Senior Finance Controller – Mortgage & Regulatory Reporting

BMO U.S.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident & life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Canada is seeking a senior Controllership professional to oversee governance, financial reporting, and audit activities for two mortgage entities. The role requires CPA completion (or near completion) and a strong accounting background with stakeholder management experience.

The position coordinates quarterly Board reporting, regulatory disclosures, and executive materials, working with Finance, Treasury, Risk, Tax, and Legal to ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• CPA designation completed or near completion.
• Post-secondary degree in a related field related to finance or accounting.
• Strong accounting technical expertise and governance knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual Board materials, Audit Committee packages, and executive summaries.
• Present financial results and risk insights to boards and executives.
• Support CEOs/CFOs with briefing materials and responses to inquiries.
• Manage legal entity governance, annual plans, and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate with Treasury, Tax, Legal, Risk, and business partners to ensure compliant reporting.
• Interpret accounting/regulatory changes and suggest implementations and controls.
• Serve as finance contact for external auditors and regulators.
• Maintain and update intercompany agreements and legal entity documents.
• Participate in strategic initiatives affecting legal entities, including restructurings.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration & team

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Influence skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

CPA designation (completed or near completion)

Job description

BMO Financial Group in Canada is seeking a senior Controllership professional to oversee governance, financial reporting, and audit activities for two mortgage entities. The role requires CPA completion (or near completion) and a strong accounting background with stakeholder management experience.

The position coordinates quarterly Board reporting, regulatory disclosures, and executive materials, working with Finance, Treasury, Risk, Tax, and Legal to ensure timely, accurate reporting.