Senior Accounting & Finance Strategy Leader

BMO U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced accounting leader to deliver cross-functional financial reporting, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive program execution. You will partner with stakeholders to provide insights, manage close processes, and support risk and controls across the organization.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and influence decisions.

Qualifications

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional accounting designation is preferred.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours.
• Reviews and/or delivers some accounting services and processing activities.
• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Leads the execution of accounting programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• Analyses data and information to provide financial performance insights and recommendations.
• Liaises with internal and external auditors and regulators to provide necessary information.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Influence skills

Collaboration

Ambiguity management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Post-secondary degree

Professional accounting designation preferred

Job description

BMO Financial Group in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced accounting leader to deliver cross-functional financial reporting, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive program execution. You will partner with stakeholders to provide insights, manage close processes, and support risk and controls across the organization.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and influence decisions.