Director Accounting Compensation

Technical accounting expertise and strategic advisory define this Director, Accounting Compensation role at BMO, based at 100 King Street West.

The director leads accounting and forecasting for compensation programs, including stock-based compensation, hedge accounting, severance, vacation accruals, and pension matters. This highly visible role advises CFOs, LFOs, HR, Treasury, and Finance partners across BMO. It also supports transformation, acquisitions, divestitures, system enhancements, and process automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead accounting and forecasting for compensation programs
• Provide advice on financial results, standards, and regulations
• Advise senior stakeholders on P&L implications
• Lead accounting programs and strategic initiatives
• Support audits, reporting, and financial governance

Requirements:

• Strong technical accounting credentials
• Executive presence and relationship management skills
• Ability to lead through organizational change
• Expertise analyzing and reporting financial results
• Ability to influence strategic outcomes across BMO

Lead compensation accounting, forecasting, stakeholder engagement, and financial governance while shaping strategic initiatives across BMO.