Senior Finance & Accounting Strategy Lead

Bank of Montreal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Job summary

Bank of Montreal is seeking a senior accounting professional to apply expertise in calculation, analysis, and reporting of financial results in compliance with standards and regulations. This role collaborates across BMO to deliver accounting program results aligned with group goals, and acts as a trusted advisor on regulatory and policy matters.

The candidate will lead accounting programs, manage close processes, support internal/external audits, and drive data-informed insights to improve

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

• Reviews, delivers and analyzes accounting services and processing activities to support timely financial close and reporting.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group, interpreting accounting changes and assessing impacts on financial results.
• Leads execution of accounting programs and strategic initiatives to deliver on business goals while ensuring quality of reporting.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Analytical skills

Influence skills

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Ambiguity management

Education

Professional accounting designation

Job description

Bank of Montreal is seeking a senior accounting professional to apply expertise in calculation, analysis, and reporting of financial results in compliance with standards and regulations. This role collaborates across BMO to deliver accounting program results aligned with group goals, and acts as a trusted advisor on regulatory and policy matters.

The candidate will lead accounting programs, manage close processes, support internal/external audits, and drive data-informed insights to improve