Senior Financial Analyst

What you'll do

Reporting to the Manager, Business Accounting, the Senior Financial Analyst Accounting role supports an exciting emerging business for Canadian Tire called Triangle Retail Media (TRM). The successful incumbent will support the initial set-up of accounting processes and on-going reporting for this new area of the company, as well as provide support to the business, monthly reporting, ad hoc projects and collaborate with cross functional teams. This position will ensure accurate reporting and adherence to accounting standards and policies. Your technical expertise and analytical skills are critical for success, as is your ability to communicate, collaborate and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

• Provide technical accounting guidance around revenue recognition, cost of sales and accrual processes associated with the contractual agreements between TRM and its customers, as well as other specified transactions.

• Responsible for the timely completion and accuracy of all monthly and quarterly deliverables.

• Develop and implement processes for recording all relevant TRM financial activities such as margin, payroll, operating expense transactions and ensure appropriate allocation of performance across business units.

• Conduct periodic reviews of the customer accounts receivable balances, communicate with sales teams, and estimate an allowance for doubtful accounts under IFRS.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including the TRM business, billing/accounts payable, tax, legal, Accounting and FP&A teams, to ensure proper execution of reporting.

• Create and monitor accounting policy decisions, financial models, processes, and documentation.

• Ensure effective monitoring and execution of controls.

• Undertake ad hoc projects as required.

What you bring

• CPA designation

• University Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a medium/large company accounting department or accounting firm

• IFRS expertise and experience with researching and developing accounting position documents.

• Ability to work independently and create brand new reporting for this business unit.

• Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills; able to see the "big picture" in a complex business environment.

• Natural curiosity to understand the reason behind transactions.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

• Ability to thrive in an environment responsive to changing business requirements.

• Excellent attention to detail

• Advanced PC skills including Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Familiarity with internal and external audit processes

• Experience using PeopleSoft accounting system and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is an asset.

• Broad knowledge of the chart of accounts and internal controls is an asset.

• Experience in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.

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Hybrid

At Canadian Tire we value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.