Manager, Credit Controls and Reporting

at  BMO Financial Group

100 King Street West Toronto Ontario,M5X 1A1
Working within the Credit Controls and Reporting team, the successful candidate will support enterprise wide credit reporting and controllership duties. Accountable for ensuring monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual filing obligations and external reporting are accomplished within defined timelines. Assists in fielding questions from stakeholders/adhoc requests for information. Working on projects as they arise and ensuring strong governance practices.

Supports the execution of accurate and efficient cyclical reporting processes for regulatory and management information and note disclosure in financial statements to internal and external stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Works across BMO to deliver specific project/program results in alignment with overall group goals. Supports an efficient and effective Accounting function which uses common information sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, increases service level performance and minimizes risk.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group related to financial management systems and reporting production.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Provides specialized support to investigate and resolve complex issues as escalated end-users or assigned by management.
• Participates in initiatives as a subject matter expert for an aspect(s) of financial reporting systems or business process.
• Reviews the reporting program/processes for effectiveness, considers industry trends and recommends enhancements; makes changes as required.
• Manages relationships with end-users, other stakeholders to support change management and program/process changes.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards for regulators and executive level reviews.
• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
• Leads in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Supports the production of financial, regulatory, and management reporting requirements.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service for monthly, quarterly and annual processes for reporting.
• Analyses data and information to provide financial, regulatory and related risk insights and recommendations.
• Supports the interpretation and definition of internal and external policies and regulatory requirements e.g. credit reporting.
• Ensures strong governance and effective controls across finance & accounting activities and information in accordance with enterprise standards.
• Provides attestation to the validity of financial results and highlight significant information including variances, trends, opportunities and exposures to their Manager.
• Provides information and support the process for internal (Corporate and SOX) and external audits.
• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.QUALIFICATIONS:
• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and 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.

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