Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting & Policy

LCBO; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Finance Specialist at the LCBO, where you'll leverage your accounting skills in a collaborative hybrid environment. Your role will involve developing accounting policies, conducting analyses, and supporting financial reporting while aligning with the latest IFRS standards. This position offers an opportunity to enhance business relationships and contribute positively to Ontario communities.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension

Discounts on products and services via Workperks

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in dealing with IFRS/IASs.
• Ability to draft external financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and analyses for various stakeholders, including internal and provincial auditors.
• Support and coordinate implementation of accounting policies related to IFRS.
• Provide tax advisory support and prepare and file HST/GST returns.

Skills

Financial modelling

Communication

Excel

Analysis

Compliance

Education

Post-secondary education in financial or business field

Canadian Professional Accounting designation CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Access

Job description

Location Address:

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings:

1

Pay

$63,457.00 - $108,105.00

Job Posting Description:

This is a hybrid role #LI-Hybrid

Does the idea of working in a collaborative and face-paced environment interest? Reporting to the Senior Manager Finance, Financial Reporting & Policy, you will assist in planning and developing accounting policies and performing analytics to assess the impact related to LCBO financials. You will also research the latest International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) developments and communicate accounting changes, making recommendations to various business partners to algin to new accounting policies/processes. In addition, there will be opportunity to work on ad hoc projects and operational activities as directed to meet business partner requirements and other measurable analytics in determining reporting & internal control effectiveness.

If you enjoy in-depth analysis and have a track record of building business relationships while supporting the department and organization-wide financial objectives, then this position is for you!

About the Role

• Prepare reports, analysis and information required by various stakeholder including the LCBO business partners, internal auditors and the Provincial auditors for the year end audit.
• Support periodic financial statement reporting for the management team and analyze the impact of the results on the organization.
• Support and coordinate the implementation of accounting policies, primarily related to specific areas of IFRS.
• Research on the latest policy developments and prepare IFRS position papers related to future accounting changes.
• Prepare and file HST/GST returns accurately on a timely basis.
• Provide tax advisory support to internal teams and assist in structuring transactions from an HST perspective.
• Review financial records to determine input tax credits and HST collected.
• Provide strong technical leadership and guidance to department staff members and project teams to improve processes and enhance financial reporting controls.
• Work on various ad hoc projects and operational activities, including participating in system upgrades, testing, and enhancements involving Finance related systems.

About You

• Post-secondary education in financial or business field and/or equivalent working experience.
• Canadian Professional Accounting designation CPA is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with and applying IFRS/IASs.
• External reporting experience in Retail field area, with the ability to draft external financial statement in accordance with IFRS standards.
• Proficient in Excel, Access, Power BI, SAP, Oracle and/or other ERP systems.
• Strong Financial modelling skills and knowledge working with financial reporting systems, in support of periodic commentary for management decision support.
• Experience with compliance and internal controls (i.e., ICFR).
• Proficient in Excel and Access, Oracle and/or other ERP systems
• Ability to handle many tasks and competing priorities with proficiency to employ financial analysis, reporting techniques and always be best in class.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with proven track record to effectively work in a team environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt to change and build and sustain business relationships.
• A fast-paced self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results under tight timelines.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, a Defined Benefit Pension, discounts on products and services via Workperks, and much more.

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Work Hours:

36.25

Union / Non-Union:

Non-Union

Job Posting End Date:

June 9, 2025

The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.