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Canadian Tire Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting in Toronto, Ontario
What you'll do
This SFA role is responsible for complex, and judgment based financial models related to revenue recognition, cost of producing revenue and inventory valuation.
Manage the accounting for major models applicable to the recognition of retail revenue, cost of producing revenues and inventory. This includes performing assessments and updates to models such as dealer in transit, warranty, inventory triangulation/ obsolescence, shrink, FX reasonability and sales return.
Initial point of contact for new business initiatives (new acquisitions, projects, contracts), responsible for ensuring that appropriate accounting decisions are taken and work with accounting group to ensure its execution.
Inform Corporate and Business Unit (BU) reporting group of significant changes and decisions taken for each BU monthly and assist in month end reporting/ analysis.
Business support and month end reporting and analysis of revenue and margin for various BU’s.
Support inquiries from various groups within the business.
Undertake ad hoc projects as required.
What you bring
Ability to clearly and confidently, communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences and
Ability to execute multiple projects and drive key business results under tight deadlines.
Ability to influence and persuade different points of view.
Ability to work independently and in an ambiguous environment.
Action oriented, and comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve our customers and business.
Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Collaborative team player with superior influencing skills, who build relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward.
Experience using Hyperion Planning & HFM, Peoplesoft accounting systems, and MS Access is an asset.
Minimum of 4 years' experience in a medium to large company, accounting department, or accounting firm.
Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across our entire business.
Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CGA, CA, CMA or equivalent).
Self-starter attitude with willingness to learn and master new technologies.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills, able to see the "big picture" in a complex business environment.
Strong time management and self-management skills.
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.
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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.
We are one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world-class owned brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to excite and serve Canadian customers from coast-to-coast. We are connected to communities, big and small, from coast-to-coast, offering products and services that reflect the diverse nature of every one of them. From sports to outdoors, automobiles to homes, we know and understand life in Canada like no other retailer can.
We are always on the lookout for curious, creative people who are able to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving retail environment. If you’re ready to take on new challenges – be it in digital, IT, marketing, data & analytics, merchandising, or one of the many other roles we have – there is a place for you here, so apply today.