Operations Finance Controllership Leader

BMO U.S.

. Provide day-to-day delivery of operations finance controllership processes, including loan administration and servicing activities .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge in operations finance controllership processes, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic initiative execution to drive business and financial goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operations Finance ControllershipRisk Management FrameworkData Analysis and InsightsStakeholder CollaborationLeadership and Talent Development

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Hard Skills

Loan AdministrationLedger BalancingAccounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingData-Driven Decision-MakingMS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointRegulatory ComplianceProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluence SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

DatascanPMSInfoLease

Industry Keywords

FinanceAccountingOperationsStakeholder ManagementChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day delivery of operations finance controllership processes, including loan administration and servicing activities
Support balancing of ledgers, payments, and transactions
Manage administrative activities, processes, and stakeholder inquiries within service-level agreements
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Operations, and stakeholders
Act as a subject matter expert on regulations, accounting principles, and policies
Build interdependent teams across functional and operating groups
Attract, retain, coach, recognize, and develop talent; manage poor performance
Recommend strategy and new initiatives to senior leaders
Manage resources and execute strategic initiatives aligned with business and financial goals
Define business requirements for analytics and reporting
Design and produce regular and ad-hoc reports and documents
Lead change-management programs, communications strategies, and operational programs
Review program effectiveness and recommend enhancements
Oversee tools and training development and implementation
Lead continuous process and system improvement initiatives
Oversee vendor relationships and ensure agreements are met
Process service requests, transactions, and activities accurately and on time
Reconcile information and documentation and resolve discrepancies
Manage administrative records and loan documentation
Analyze data and provide insights and recommendations
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
Collaborate on new processes, systems, and improvements
Apply expertise to complex, ambiguous, and non-routine problems
Implement changes in response to shifting trends
Apply BMO’s Risk Management Framework and make risk-informed decisions compliant with policies, laws, and regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 7+ years of relevant experience
Post-secondary degree in related field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience
Expert knowledge and experience using relevant systems and technology
Expert knowledge and understanding of key products and services, processes and controls
Expert knowledge of risk and regulatory requirements
In-depth prioritization skills
Expert PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Accounting or Finance experience
Management and leadership experience is an asset
Experience with Datascan, PMS, and/or InfoLease is an asset
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Combination of education, experience, and industry knowledge
In-depth/expert verbal and written communication skills
In-depth/expert analytical and problem-solving skills
In-depth/expert influence skills
In-depth/expert collaboration and team skills, focused on cross-group collaboration
Ability to manage ambiguity
In-depth/expert data-driven decision-making skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
In-depth training and coaching
Manager support
Network-building opportunities
Tools and resources to reach new milestones
Performance-based incentives
Discretionary bonuses
Other perks and rewards