Financial Analyst (Financial Reporting & Policy) (SEC/CON)

Socket.dev; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 114,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension

Discounts on products and services via

Job summary

LCBO is seeking a strategic Financial Analyst to join the Reporting & Analysis team onsite in Toronto. This role focuses on IFRS guidance, policy development and external reporting.

You will prepare IFRS-compliant statements, support audits and partner with business units to implement accounting policies, with opportunities to influence financial reporting across the organization. Excellent communication and collaborative skills are essential as you navigate complex accounting matters and

Qualifications

• CPA/CA designation preferred.
• Demonstrated IFRS/IAS knowledge and experience.
• External reporting experience in a retail context.
• Experience drafting technical memos, position papers and policy documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IFRS-compliant reports, analysis and information for stakeholders and auditors.
• Research, interpret, and apply IFRS to complex transactions and initiatives.
• Act as IFRS policy advisor to finance and business stakeholders.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and policy recommendations.
• Assess impact of new standards and support implementation initiatives.
• Coordinate year-end audit activities and respond to inquiries.
• Support period-end close, journaling, variance analysis and insights for management.
• Assist with ad hoc projects related to financial reporting and transformation.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

SAP S/4 HANA

SAP Fiori

Financial modelling

IFRS / IAS

ICFR

Communication

Education

Chartered Professional Accounting designation

Job description

Location Address:

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings:

1

Pay:

$66,671.00 - $113,578

Job Posting Description:

This is an onsite role [#LI-Onsite]

Secondment/Contract: Up to 2 years

We're seeking a strategic and technically strong Financial Analyst to join our Reporting & Analysis team. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply deep International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) expertise to complex accounting matters, external financial reporting, and accounting policy development. If you enjoy acting as an internal accounting advisor, providing IFRS advisory services to business partners, assessing the accounting implications of significant transactions and emerging business initiatives, developing accounting policies, and preparing technical accounting memoranda and position papers, we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Director, Reporting & Analysis, the Financial Analyst will play a key role in the preparation of IFRS-compliant financial statements and disclosures, accounting policy development, technical accounting research, and audit support activities for the LCBO. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor on complex accounting and financial reporting matters, providing guidance on the application of IFRS while supporting the organization's commitment to accurate, transparent, and high-quality financial reporting.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy interpreting and applying accounting standards to real-world business scenarios, and have a proven ability to communicate complex technical accounting matters to a broad range of stakeholders, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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.
• Research, interpret, and apply IFRS requirements to complex accounting transactions and emerging business initiatives.
• Act as an internal accounting policy advisor, providing IFRS guidance and advisory services to finance and business stakeholders.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda, accounting position papers, and recommendations for management related to significant accounting matters.
• Assess the impact of new and amended accounting standards and support implementation initiatives across the organization.
• Coordinate and support internal and external year-end audit activities, including responding to audit inquiries and documenting accounting positions.
• Support period-end, quarterly, year-end close and reporting cycles, including journal entries, variance analysis and meaningful financial insights for senior management.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives related to financial reporting, technical accounting, and finance transformation.

About You

• Post-secondary education in financial or business field and/or equivalent working experience.
• Chartered Professional Accounting designation and CA are 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.
• Experience researching accounting issues and preparing technical accounting memos, position papers, and policy documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI, with strong working knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Fiori considered strong assets.
• Strong Financial modelling skills and knowledge working with financial reporting systems, in support of periodic commentary and presentation for management decision support.
• Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• 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.

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 Workperk.

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.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Your personal information is being collected under the authority of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario Act, 2019, SO 2019, c 15, Sch 21, Section 3 and in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of processing your job application. When you select “Easy Apply”, your personal information will be collected through LinkedIn and shared with the LCBO in accordance with the LinkedIn User Agreement.

If you have any questions regarding the LCBO’s collection and use of personal information, please refer to the LCBO Customer Privacy Notice, or contact the Freedom of Information and Privacy Office at:

Freedom of Information and Privacy Office

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor

Toronto, Ontario M5E 0C7

Telephone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Work Hours:

36.25

Union / Non-Union:

Non-Union

Job Posting End Date:

September 30, 2026

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.