Senior Financial Controls Analyst

Bell; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health support

Employee discount

Job summary

Bell is seeking a Senior Financial Controls Analyst to join our Finance team in a hybrid Canada-wide role. You will support controllership activities, financial reporting, month-end and quarter-end closes, reconciliations, and audit requests.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional partners to ensure accurate results and strong governance. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, documentation, and scalable processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• CPA designation or active CPA enrollment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Support audit requests and documentation.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax and business teams.
• Assist with financial reporting and statutory reporting.
• Drive process improvement and automation in controllership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA designation or CPA student

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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

Job Location: Canada : Quebec : Montreal || Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Ontario : Ottawa || Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 09/01/2026

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.

Benefits

• 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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