At our company, we have been helping our customers and communities for over 125 years. In July 2011, our parent company BMO Financial Group acquired Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (M&I). Over the next year, we will be working to bring the best of Harris and M&I together under the BMO Harris Bank name. Working with us means being part of a team of talented, passionate individuals with a shared focus on working together to deliver great customer experiences. We stand behind your success with the support you need to turn your potential into performance.
The Financial Analyst is accountable to analyze and report on the financial performance and condition of their business clients and overall Corporate Areas US, to support the month-end and quarter-end close process including regulatory and external reports and attestation to the validity of the results. This role will provide value added ideas, advice and recommendations on financial matters including future course of action to support strategic decision making within BMO US.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
A. Business Delivery & Operational Effectiveness
B. Client & Relationship Management
C. Risk Management and Control
D. Change & Innovation
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
A. Business Delivery & Operational Effectiveness
& 61558; Provide ongoing, timely and accurate analysis of monthly financial results to support month-end and quarter-end close processes.
& 61558; Develop/utilize financial models as required by the business to support strategic decision making, providing meaningful insights to the business and continually offering value added ideas, advice and solutions.
& 61558; Provide and document monthly analysis of the condition of various areas within the client group and overall Corporate Areas US for information packages.
& 61558; Develop monthly forecast at a business/group level to support overall financial performance monitoring.
& 61558; Prepare/support preparation of monthly Financial Statements, (includes entry processing and reconciliations where necessary), in accordance with US GAAP and within the agreed upon timelines, reviewing all information against budget and back-ups to check for reasonableness, escalating any areas of concern and making amendments, if necessary.
B. Client & Relationship Management
& 61558; Participate on projects and input to ensure financial information is reported completely and accurately.
& 61558; Build strong relationships and provide value add advice to clients to ensure financial results are well understood and business results optimized.
& 61558; Support business group financial performance management activities, providing business group decision makers with financial information, advice and counsel.
C. Risk Management and Control
& 61558; Provide attestation to the validity of financial results and highlight significant information including variances, trends, opportunities and exposures to the Senior Relationship Manager, US Corporate Areas.
& 61558; Provide information and support the process for internal (Corporate and SOX) and external audits ensuring that requests are managed effectively and efficiently.
& 61558; Complete/support the completion of all regulatory and external reporting requirements ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information.
D. Change & Innovation
& 61558; Optimize the use of new technology and information systems updates to improve processes and system efficiencies
AUTHORITIES
Information Access Authority to use and access confidential information related to employee information, customer information, product and financial information
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
¿ BMO Corp Areas Partners
¿ Finance Shared Services
¿ Business Partners
BMO Harris Bank is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diversity, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives.
Degree in Finance or Accounting
Experience is financial analysis and reporting preferably in a bank or financial services environment
Experience in Accounting
Experience in Finance
¿ Analytical Thinking
¿ Information Management
¿ Solid skills with Excel and ESSBase
¿ Organizational Understanding
¿ Problem Solving
BMO Harris Bank thanks all applicants. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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