Bank of Montreal

Senior Analyst, Finance

Bank of Montreal$55K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting roles
  • CPA designation or nearing completion is required
  • Strong technical proficiency in accounting principles
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate and work in teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Capability to influence decision-making effectively

Responsibilities

  • Consolidate and analyze financial performance to support month-end closing
  • Support strategic initiatives by tracking metrics and milestones
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
  • Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations
  • Coordinate and execute strategic activities and routine tasks efficiently
  • Execute journal entries and prepare financial reports including reconciliations
  • Support internal and external audit processes with necessary documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development
  • Accident and life insurance coverage
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description

Application Deadline:

09/18/2026

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Finance & Accounting

This Senior Analyst, Finance role is an ideal opportunity for CPA‑designated professionals (or those in final completion) who bring strong
auditing and governance experience, ideally from a Big 4 environment. You’ll gain meaningful exposure within the banking industry, moving
beyond journal entries and month‑end close to influence decision‑making through variance analysis, stakeholder engagement, and
governance support. This self‑driven role is perfect for someone who can communicate confidently, challenge thoughtfully to gain clarity,
handle sensitive and confidential information with care, and take action with minimal guidance. If you’re looking to broaden your impact,
sharpen your judgment, and accelerate your growth, this is a standout opportunity.

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 or near completion of an accounting designation.
  • 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:

$55,500.00 - $120,000.00

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.
Learn more about Bank of Montreal
Size
45,454 employees
Market Cap
$60.9 billion
Industry
Founded
1817
5 Year Trend
+9.1%
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Bank of Montreal

More Finance & Insurance Jobs

Find similar Senior Analyst, Finance jobs: