Senior Manager, Finance Close Controller.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level at Bell? If you are someone who is interested and passionate about bringing new ideas to life, leading change, using cutting edge technology, and making things better, then being part of the Financial Close Controller team is the place for you!

The Financial Close Controller team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to be a part of the Controller organization’s transformative journey towards becoming trusted and valued business partners delivering Financial Results in an entirely new way through best in class people, processes and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the transformation of the financial results close function through centralization and optimization
• Support and lead the financial results close process to ensure accurate, complete and timely results through:
• Partnership with various business unit stakeholders to understand the business
• Review and critical analysis of financial results
• Management of risks and provisions
• Support of various internal and external reporting
• Preparation, review and/or approval of month end transactional processes
• Support of control environment and audit requirements
• Lead and support various special projects
• Provide guidance on new transactions, projects, processes and accounting standards to assist the business achieve their results while maintaining strong governance and controls
• Identify areas of potential improvements in existing processes and/or assist in the implementation of changes that lead to increased efficiency and improved effectiveness of processes
• Identify gaps in information systems, data systems, and financial reporting tools and partner with appropriate teams to resolve
• Identify and leverage technology opportunities to recommend and implement process improvement initiatives, identifying areas of overlap and potential efficiency gains.
• Analysis and presentation of financial information to drive value-add decision-making
• Lead teams through day to day functional close accountabilities as well as unique team transformational responsibilities
• Collaborate with Business Unit Finance, Product Pricing, Sales and Marketing teams to understand pricing strategy and financial results implications
• Review contracts with equipment manufacturers and other key business partners and provide appropriate accounting and process guidance.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in either accounting/finance, business/commerce and/or previous financial reporting experience
• CPA or related finance experience considered an asset

Experience:

• Ideally a minimum of 6 years in a similar finance and/or accounting role

Technical skills:

• Strong proficiency in MS applications including Excel, Powerpoint, Word
• Working knowledge of SAP-BI, SAP-FI and associated accounting systems would be a valuable asset
• Experience in AI and Machine Learning would be a valuable asset

Leadership / People skills:

• Ability to support a culture of innovation - a personal interest in upskilling in latest digital and technology trends and an openness to learning new tools and ways for working
• Passion to understand operational business and its linkages to financial processes
• Attention to details, speed and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to make complex issues and processes simple and understandable
• Highly organized, with the ability to independently plan and execute on multiple priorities and demonstrate calmness and composure in times of uncertainty and stress.
• Ability to partner and build sound relationships to influence and engage with various cross-functional groups and management levels towards a common vision
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of issues and tasks by leading resolution
• Proven ability to work in a team, provide constructive coaching, and foster a positive and rewarding work environment for direct reports, including virtual teams

Experiential Feedback:

“My work in the Controllers team has led me to meet and collaborate with colleagues in other business units while allowing me to get involved in a wide variety of complex accounting issues. I am proud to have the opportunity to lead a team of highly talented individuals.” - Christina Sampson, Senior Manager, Financial Close Controller

“I’ve had the opportunity to continually evolve my skillset due to Controller’s multi-faceted involvement in the financial reporting process including month-end close, accounting policy, process improvement and management and external reporting while working within an engaged and enthusiastic team.” - Brett Hunt, Senior Manager, Financial Close Controller