Bank of Montreal

Senior Analyst, Finance

Bank of Montreal$61K — $113K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of relevant finance experience with a post-secondary degree or equivalent education and experience.
  • Completed CPA designation or equivalent certification.
  • Strong technical proficiency in finance, obtained through education or work experience.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork capabilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence and drive data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Consolidate, analyze, and report financial performance for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes.
  • Support the accounting function to enhance cost efficiency and service performance.
  • Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identify and analyze strategic business problems to provide financial insights.
  • Act as an escalation point for operational issues outside of established policies.
  • Gather and format financial data into reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
  • Coordinate activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives, tracking metrics and milestones.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Accident and life insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan offerings.
Full Job Description

Application Deadline:

07/30/2026

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Finance & Accounting

We are seeking a Senior Analyst, Finance to join a high-profile finance team supporting a sophisticated investment portfolio. This role is ideal for a CPA-designated finance professional with experience in fund accounting, investment accounting, valuation, private equity, or asset management, who thrives in a fast-paced and complex environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end accounting and reporting activities, including investment and dividend accounting, mark to market valuation account, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely financial information. This is a highly visible opportunity offering significant exposure to investment operations, executive leadership, and strategic projects, including the optimization of new financial systems, reporting automation, and the enhancement of financial controls. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment are essential for success.

Consolidates, analyzes, and reports on the financial performance of the business / group to support the month-, quarter-, and year-end closing process, including financial reporting and financial governance. Supports an efficient and effective accounting function that uses common information sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, and increases service level performance.

  • Supports the execution of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide accounting insights and recommendations.
  • Identifies opportunities for alignment with accounting / finance processes and other operational processes.
  • Acts as point of escalation on operational matters and matters falling outside of policy.
  • Analyzes financial results to support financial period closing and reporting processes and provide insights and recommendations.
  • Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards for assigned legal entity, business, or group financial information packages.
  • Supports the preparation of journal entries, monthly / quarterly reporting packages and financial statements, including applicable tax payments and reconciliations, in accordance with accounting rules and standards.
  • Provides information and supports the process for internal (e.g. corporate and SOX) and external audits.
  • Reviews supporting documentation, escalating areas of concern and making any necessary amendments.
  • Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
  • Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests, transactions, queries, etc.) within relevant service level agreements.
  • Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.
  • Develops knowledge related to business / group accounting requirements and standards.
  • Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
  • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
  • Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  • Take 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:

  • Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Completed CPA designation or equivalent.
  • Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
  • Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
  • Influence skills - In-depth.
  • Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Salary:

$61,600.00 - $113,900.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s 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 Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s 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: 

About Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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