Senior Financial Controls Analyst

Bell Canada; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bell is seeking a Senior Financial Controls Analyst to bolster controllership activities, financial reporting, and month-end close at a fast-paced pace. You will work with Finance leaders and cross-functional partners to ensure accurate results, robust controls and clear documentation of accounting processes.

You will bring strong technical accounting skills, business judgment and a continuous improvement mindset, contributing to evolving processes and scalable workflows in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, controllership, audit, or financial reporting.
• CPA designation or active CPA enrollment preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting concepts and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support review of financial results, investigate reconciling items and accounting issues.
• Prepare documentation for accounting treatments, financial reporting, audit requests, and management reviews.
• Support fixed asset and lease accounting; balance sheet ownership as required.
• Assist with financial statements, statutory and management reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and business teams to gather information and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, controls, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation of controllership activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IFRS knowledge

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA designation preferred

Tools

SAP

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.

The Finance team is seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Financial Controls Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about financial integrity, strong governance and high-quality reporting.

In this role, you will support controllership activities, financial reporting, month-end and quarter-end close processes, reconciliations, audit support and accounting documentation for a dynamic business unit. Working closely with Finance leaders and cross-functional partners, you will help ensure accurate financial results, strong controls and clear documentation of key accounting processes.

You will bring strong technical accounting skills, sound business judgment, curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset. You will have the opportunity to contribute to evolving processes, strengthen control discipline and build practical, scalable ways of working in a complex and changing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules and variance analysis
• Support the review and analysis of financial results, including investigation of reconciling items, unusual trends and accounting issues
• Prepare documentation to support accounting treatments, financial reporting, audit requests and management review requirements
• Support fixed asset accounting, lease accounting activities and balance sheet account ownership, as required
• Assist with financial statement support, statutory reporting, management reporting and other controllership deliverables
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, business teams and corporate functions to gather information, validate assumptions and resolve issues
• Support compliance with accounting policies, financial controls and governance requirements
• Contribute to process improvement, standardization and automation of controllership activities, with a focus on practical and sustainable ways of working
• Participate in special projects and Finance initiatives that strengthen reporting quality, control discipline and business readiness

Critical Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline; or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, controllership, audit, financial reporting, operational finance or a related finance role
• CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA program is preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting concepts and internal control discipline
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect details to the broader business context
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with financial data, account reconciliations and reporting files
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines during close, reporting and planning cycles
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy, accountability and follow-through
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across Finance and the business
• Knowledge of IFRS, SAP or other ERP systems is considered an asset
• Experience supporting audit requests, process documentation, internal controls or financial transformation initiatives is considered an asset
• A self-motivated professional who is comfortable working in unstructured environments, with a proven ability to independently translate high-level goals or "blank-canvas" scenarios into clear, structured, and actionable roadmaps
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset

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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