Assistant Controller GTW

Giant Tiger; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian retail company is seeking a skilled financial professional to manage operations remotely. The ideal candidate will have a CPA, a degree in Accounting or Business, and over 5 years of experience in accounting. This role offers a fully remote schedule, competitive compensation, and extensive benefits including health plans and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Annual Profit-Sharing Program

Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1

LinkedIn Learning Subscription

Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

Onsite perks including a gym and cafeteria

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting department.
• Retail experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a large organization with many legal entities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the GTW Controller in managing financial operations.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and conduct month-end close process.
• Develop budgets and forecasts in partnership with the business.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills including advanced Excel skills

Ability to work independently and part of a team

Ability to speak/read/write French

Excellent time management skills

Education

University degree in Accounting/Business

CPA designation

Job description

Compensation Grade

Grade 5

Job Description

Who We Are

We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

Workplace Arrangements

This role will follow a fully remote schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work from home for an 8-5 EST schedule.

What Giant Tiger Brings

• Work Your Way! Remote work arrangement;

• Annual Profit-Sharing Program & Incentive Plan

• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1

• Store Discount

• LinkedIn Learning Subscription;

• Parental Top Up Program

• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program;

• Bursary Program for children of employees;

• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide support to the GTW Controller in managing and overseeing the financial operations of the organization

• Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals

• Conduct the month end close process for the organization including Fixed Assets

• Review specialist prepared Balance Sheet reconciliations, prepare high risk Balance Sheet reconciliations

• Partner with the business to develop GTW/Tiger Trucking budgets and forecasts

• Partner with the business to develop supply chain business cases

• Prepare and produce financial information for the year end audit

• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for management

What You'll Bring

• University degree in Accounting/Business

• CPA designation

• 5+ years of accounting department

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong computer skills including advanced Excel skills

• Ability to work independently and part of a team

• Experience developing relationships with departments outside Finance

• Ability to speak/read/ write French is an asset

• Retail experience

• Experience working in a large organization with many legal entities

• Excellent time management skills

Are you interested in this position but don’t meet 100% of the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please use the contact information below to request accommodation. These accommodations are designed to remove obstacles without altering the evaluation of a candidate's fit for the role, allowing candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities. This information will be kept confidential, and your right to privacy will be protected.

Thank you for your interest in Giant Tiger, we look forward to reviewing your application!

#LI-REMOTE

Job Requisition: JR129292

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact [e-mail].