Compliance accountant

UAP Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UAP Inc. is seeking an experienced finance professional to support SOX compliance, ICFR, and external audits. You will help shape our financial reporting controls and work with internal teams across Canada to ensure robust governance.

Your role involves coordinating SOX testing, assessing risks in transaction flows, and assisting with year-end activities. Strong bilingual communication in French and English is essential to collaborate with stakeholders nationwide.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance, management, or COSO-related experience.
• Analyze transaction flow from point of sale to financial statements.
• Perform risk assessments and document controls.
• Strong communication in French and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Understand SOX process flows, risks, and control matrices for financial reporting.
• Coordinate all SOX testing (internal and external) including planning and documentation.
• Follow up with stakeholders to ensure risk-mitigation of controls.
• Monitor remediation of deficiencies and validate corrections.
• Support the corporate controller for the year-end audit.

Skills

SOX compliance

Financial risk assessment

Bilingual French/English

Education

University degree in accounting/finance

Job description

At UAP, we drive the future of the automotive and heavy vehicle parts industry through unmatched service and innovative solutions. Our passionate team is at the heart of our success. They are dedicated to maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional service. Join us and be part of a dynamic company that keeps Canada moving.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced finance professional who is not only great with numbers, but also eager to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team. You will play a vital role in shaping our financial landscape and directly contribute to our success.

Your role is to support and assist compliance efforts related to financial reporting to achieve and maintain adherence to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements. You will also play a crucial role in external audits, both for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and financial audits.

Responsibilities

• Understand all SOX process flows, risks, and control matrices for operational processes and IT systems relevant to the financial reporting process. Use this knowledge for the financial risk assessment process and the implementation of controls.
• Coordinate all SOX testing (internal and external), including walkthrough planning, sample selection, effectiveness testing, and providing requested supporting documentation to external auditors.
• Follow up with stakeholders responsible for various process controls to ensure that all risks are addressed.
• Monitor the remediation of deficiencies and perform testing to validate corrections.
• Support the corporate controller for the year-end audit.

Qualifications

To join our team, you need:

• University degree in accounting, finance, management, or experience related to a control framework, such as COSO.
• Understand and document the transaction flow, such as a sale made when a customer purchases a product in one of our stores until it is recorded in the financial statements.
• Conduct a risk assessment on the transaction flow and determine whether any risks remain unaddressed.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written. In this role, you will regularly collaborate with internal clients across Canada.

Additional Information

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.