Manager, Capital Asset & Lease Accounting

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Be part of the team that drives the achievement of our strategic objectives. You’ll work collaboratively with a team of professionals, managing the performance and risk profile of Bell, balancing the needs of customers, investors and team members with long‑term business success.

The Financial Close Controller team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to be a part of the Controller organization’s Capital Asset and Lease Accounting team transformative journey towards becoming trusted and valued business partners delivering Financial Results in an entirely new way through best in class people, processes and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Job Duties/Accountabilities:

Supporting the transformation of the financial results close function through centralization and optimization

Support and lead the financial results close process to ensure accurate, complete and timely results through:

Partnership with various business unit stakeholders to understand the business

Review and critical analysis of financial results





Management of risks and provisions

Support of various internal and external reporting

Preparation, review and/or approval of month end transactional processes

Support of control environment and audit requirements

Lead and support various special projects

Provide guidance on new transactions, projects, processes and accounting standards to assist the business achieve their results while maintaining strong governance and controls

Identify areas of potential improvements in existing processes and/or assist in the implementation of changes that lead to increased efficiency and improved effectiveness of processes

Identify gaps in information systems, data systems, and financial reporting tools and partner with appropriate teams to resolve

Identify and leverage technology opportunities to recommend and implement process improvement initiatives, identifying areas of overlap and potential efficiency gains.

Analysis and presentation of financial information to drive value-add decision-making

Lead teams through day to day functional close accountabilities as well as unique team transformational responsibilities

Lead through fixed and assets and IFRS 16 lease accounting support through proven experience

Partner with IT, operations and systems teams to deliver transformational and impactful changes to our fixed assets and lease accounting systems

Critical Qualifications





Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in either accounting/finance, business/commerce and/or previous financial reporting experience

CPA or related finance experience considered an asset

Experience:

Ideally a minimum of 6 years in a similar finance and / or accounting role

Technical skills:

Strong proficiency in MS applications including Excel, Powerpoint, Word

Working knowledge of SAP-BI, SAP-FI and associated accounting systems would be a valuable asset

Experience in AI and Machine Learning would be a valuable asset

Ability to support a culture of innovation - a personal interest in upskilling in latest digital and technology trends and an openness to learning new tools and ways for working

Passion to understand operational business and its linkages to financial processes

Attention to details, speed and accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to make complex issues and processes straightforward and understandable

Highly organized, with the ability to independently plan and execute on multiple priorities and demonstrate calmness and composure in times of uncertainty and stress.

Ability to partner and build sound relationships to influence and engage with various cross‑functional groups and management levels towards a common vision

Ability to take initiative and ownership of issues and tasks by leading resolution

Proven ability to work in a team, provide constructive coaching, and foster a positive and rewarding work environment for direct reports, including virtual teams

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

📌 Manager, Capital Asset (Montreal)
🏢 BCE
📍 Montreal