Assistant Controller

Reitmans (Canada) Ltée/Ltd; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Well-being program

Flexible time off

Employee discounts (PENN, Penningtons,

RW&CO., Reitmans)

Job summary

RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited invites a seasoned Assistant Controller to join our finance team in Canada. You will support financial reporting, accounting operations, compliance and internal controls for a leading specialty retailer.

Reporting to the Controller and Finance leadership, you will help drive the monthly close, consolidations, tax provisions, external audits, and process improvements while mentoring the accounting team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in corporate finance.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial statement prep.
• Experience supporting external audits and internal controls.
• Understanding of corporate taxation and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with stakeholders across the organization.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for process optimization.
• Bilingual English/French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close with accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, analyses, and financial schedules.
• Assist in consolidated financial statements and IFRS disclosures.
• Coordinate external audits and provide requested documentation.
• Assist with corporate tax compliance and tax provisions.
• Monitor accounting standards and assess new reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial expertise.
• Coach and mentor accounting staff and foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

IFRS

External audits

Corporate tax

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Process optimization

Bilingual asset

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Business Type: Head Office - Corporate Services
• Department ID: 17000 - FIN-Budget Planning
• Job Type: New Position - HO/DC
• Status: Permanent

Company Description

We’re RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited. We’ve been part of the fabric of Canada’s fashion landscape since 1926, and today, we’re elevating our iconic brands – Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN. Penningtons – more than ever before.

Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all.

Withclose to400 stores nationwide andcollections designedright here at home, in Canada, we offer an exceptional customer experience. What drives us? A clear vision, unwavering commitment to our customers, and the passion of our thousands of employees across the country.

Job Description

Are you a CPA who enjoys transforming complex financial data into meaningful business insights? Do you thrive in an environment where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued?

Join RCL as an Assistant Controller and play a key role in supporting financial reporting, accounting operations, compliance, and internal controls for one of Canada's leading specialty retailers.

Working alongside the Controller and Finance leadership team, you'll contribute to the integrity of our financial reporting while helping drive process improvements and supporting the organization's strategic objectives.

What You'll Do

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, analyses, and financial schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting disclosures in accordance with IFRS.
• Coordinate and support external audit activities, including responding to auditor requests and preparing required documentation.
• Assist with corporate tax compliance, tax provisions, and various regulatory filings.
• Monitor accounting standards and assess the impact of new accounting and reporting requirements.
• Support the development and maintenance of internal controls, policies, and financial reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, automate processes, and strengthen reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial expertise and support key business initiatives.
• Coach and mentor members of the accounting team while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, or corporate finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting external audits and working with internal controls.
• Understanding of corporate taxation and compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for process optimization.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic Canadian organization while expanding your technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.

You'll work on complex and rewarding projects, gain exposure to senior leadership, contribute to strategic business decisions, and help shape the future of Finance at RCL. If you're looking for a role that combines technical excellence, business partnership, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate Flexibility*: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible Time Off*: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts*: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral Rewards*: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
• Growth opportunities*: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

*Certain conditions apply

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.

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