Senior analyst, finance

Final date to receive applications: 03/05/2026

Address: 100 King Street West

Job Family Group:
Finance & Accounting

We are hiring a Senior Analyst, Finance to support our Private Wealth business, with a primary focus on Trusco, the issuer of our Private Wealth GICs. In this end‑to‑end entity ownership role, you’ll dive into consolidation, variance analysis, journal entries, and financial reporting, while partnering closely with teams like Regulatory Reporting and Internal Audit to keep our governance strong. We are seeking a true self‑starter who thrives in complexity, solves problems independently, and isn’t afraid to figure things out.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys breaking down strategic challenges, turning data into insight, and building strong relationships across the organization. If you have deep analytical skills, strong accounting knowledge, and are near completion of your designation, this could be your next big step.

• 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.

• 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: $61,600.00 - $

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…