Location: Montreal
Publish Date: 24-07-2013
Expiry Date: 2013-08-06
Description:
Job Title: Manager, Financial Controller (Wholesale)
Location: Montreal, QC, CA
Career Opportunities: Manager, Financial Controller (Wholesale) (14437)
Req ID 14437 Posting Location (1) Job Province / State (1) Job City (1) Finance Bell Corporate
Bell is a truly Canadian company with a 132-year track record of success. We are defined by the passion of our team members and their belief in our companys vast potential.
To ensure we continue to be recognized as Canadas leading communications company, were committed to finding and developing the next generation of leaders. This means creating best-in-class career and development opportunities for our employees.
If youre passionate, driven and find yourself seeking interesting work, new challenges and continuous learning opportunities, then we want you to join our team.
Includes corporate and operational finance, internal teams support, the controllers group, internal audit and risk advisory services, taxation, treasury, corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions.
Are you naturally driven?
Do you enjoy working in dynamic environments?
Do you have an inherent ability to analyze results and partner with key business stakeholders to develop insightful financial strategies?
If your answer to those questions is an enthusiastic yes! then you may be the person were looking for to join our team!
The Bell Canada/BCE Controllers department is divided into 4 core areas: Corporate, Finance Improvement & Controls, Revenue Assurance and Business Unit Controllers. The Business Unit Controllers team is seeking a motivated Associate Director within the controller organization for the Wholesale business unit. The Wholesale business provides local telephone, long distance, data and other services to resellers and other carriers.
The Manager is responsible for assuming responsibility for the financial integrity of the Business Unit. This position will require analyzing and interpreting current and projected financial performance, assessing accounting and statistical financial data, reviewing and approving significant accounting entries and the continuous improvement of financial processes and controls. This position is also responsible for recommending and implementing accounting policies and standards that will enhance financial integrity and interpretation as well as assess complex financial concepts (i.e. swaps/ non-monetary transactions, offsets, etc). There is one direct report that the Associate Director will support.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee financial accounting functions within the controller team and in partnership with other groups (i.e. Finance, Operations) by identifying issues and adhering to policies under IFRS
- Understand the business in becoming the subject matter expert in Wholesale business initiatives including regulatory impacts and new barter and sale transactions.
- Review sales deals and determine the deal accounting treatment. Assist in structuring sales deals to ensure they comply with accounting standards.
- Manage accounting estimates (i.e. allowance for doubtful accounts) via a deep understanding of business risks and processes
- Participate in the month end close process to ensure the integrity of financial results and identify risks and opportunities.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process and policy improvements and implement change where required
- Manage quarterly reviews and annual statutory audit performed by the external auditors as well as any Internal Audit reviews (as needed).
- Monthly monitoring and maintenance of significant SOx controls; partner with Corporate and Business Unit in identifying and resolving control gaps.
- Partner with Tax to ensure appropriate taxation requirements are met
Key Qualifications
- CA Professional designation
- At least 3 years in a controller or similar role
- Experience with practical application of accounting principles that combines strong core technical abilities, industry specific knowledge, and a passion to understand business and financial processes
- Superior interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, ability to effectively handle multiple priorities
- In-depth problem solving and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
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Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Position Level: CP3
Job Location: Canada : Quebec : Montreal
How to Apply:
http://jobs.bce.ca/job/Montreal-Manager%2C-Financial-Controller-%28Wholesale%29-QC/2744278/
Closing Date; 06/08/2013
