Operations' Finance Controllership Leader

Application Deadline: 11/02/2026 Address: 3925 Fountains Blvd NE Job Family Group: Customer Shared Services Provides day-to-day delivery of critical operations finance controllership processes including loan administration and servicing activities. Supports the balancing of ledgers, payments, transactions, etc. Manage administrative activities and processes and fulfillment of stakeholders inquiries/requests within relevant service level agreements. Collaborates with stakeholders to promote efficient and effective processes and work flow, establish positive working relationships across the organization and to achieve business results and deliver the intended customer and employee experience. Financing operations includes specialized operations processes and activities for leasing and/or commercial lending products. 37Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations, accounting principles, and policies. 37Partner with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Operations, and all stakeholders. 37Regularly connects work to BMO99s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through. 37Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders. 37Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent. 37Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance. 37Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group. 37May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices. 37Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals. 37Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders. 37Defines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making. 37Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports and documents. 37Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives. 37Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behaviour. 37Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution. 37Reviews the program for effectiveness, considers industry trends and recommends enhancements; makes changes as required. 37Oversees the design, development, and implementation of tools and training required to deliver business results. 37Participates/leads process/system continuous improvement initiatives. 37Leads/oversees the management of vendor relationships and provides guidelines for execution; ensures that all agreements are met as per requirements. 37Provides accurate and timely processing of service requests, transactions, activities, etc. within relevant service level agreements and in accordance with established policies, processes and procedures. 37Provides accurate, consistent, knowledgeable responses to stakeholder questions and requests. 37Follows documented policies and procedures to execute day to day transactions, activities, processes and ensure all Service Level Agreements(SLAs) are met. 37Checks and reconciles information and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. 37Identifies and resolves discrepancies in accordance with standard procedures. 37Performs administrative tasks such as distributing/collecting/filing/etc. documentation and information. 37Data enters, reviews and verifies loan information and documentation for processing and/or further handling. 37Manages documentation to ensure that records are maintained in a proper manner. 37Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations. 37Communicates and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives. 37Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal & external stakeholders. 37Collaborates in development/implementation of new processes/systems and changes/improvements to existing systems and processes. 37Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders. 37Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine. 37Implements changes in response to shifting trends. 37Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. 37Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations. Qualifications: 37Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 37Knowledge and experience using relevant systems and technology 6 Expert. 37Knowledge and understanding of the business unit99s key products and services, processes and controls 6 Expert. 37Knowledge of the risk and regulatory requirements of the business 6 Expert. 37Prioritization skills 6 In-depth. 37PC skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 6 Expert. 37Accounting or Finance experience 37Management & leadership experience is an asset. 37Experience with Datascan, PMS, and/or InfoLease is an asset. 37Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 37Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge. 37Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert. 37Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert. 37Influence skills - In-depth / Expert. 37Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert. 37Able to manage ambiguity. 37Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert. Salary: $85,000.00 - $180,000.00 Pay Type: Salaried The above represents BMO Financial Group99s pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group99s expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Group99s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: