Job Description

We are assisting on of our top clients in the retail industry in the search for a Senior Manager of Financial Reporting. This is an initial 12 month contract and is 4 days a week in office in Brampton. There is a very high possibility of conversion to permanent.

What You'll Do:

• Act as a technical accounting resource for the Company by providing advice on the accounting implications of business initiatives and other transactions throughout the organization.
• Prepare and review pension-related items, including annual budgeting and forecasting, quarterly accounting and reporting, year end financial statement note disclosures and Governance Committee board materials:
• Support in the oversight of the audit of the Company’s pension plan financial statements;
• Support the preparation of the company’s quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, MD&A and earnings release;
• Prepare and review periodic and quarterly adjusting journal entries and reconciliations for assigned business segments and/or for specific complex accounting areas;
• Collaborate closely with various operating divisions and various teams as required, to ensure timely and consistent management and external financial reporting
• Participate in projects that are necessary for the broader team’s achievement of its reporting deliverables (examples: acquisition accounting, accounting implications of business and strategic initiatives, legal entity financial statements for tax filings, etc.)
• Participate in other special projects, as required.

What You'll Bring:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent.
• 5-7 years related external reporting work experience;
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in FCCS and SAP would be an asset;
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and required disclosures; strong knowledge of Ontario Securities Commission requirements and required disclosures;
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization;
• Strong problem-solving skills; Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and build strong working relationships.