Financial Analyst, Margin Retail Accounting

Sportchek; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportchek is seeking a Financial Analyst in Margin Retail Accounting to support monthly close, analyze revenue and cost of sales, and partner with cross-functional teams across banners including SportChek and other Canadian Tire retail banners. You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules, ensuring IFRS compliance.

The role requires a university degree in accounting or finance, CPA progression, and 1–3 years of relevant experience with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA designation or in progress is preferred.
• 1–3 years experience as Financial Analyst/Accountant with IFRS knowledge.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze significant journal entries, reconciliations and schedules for monthly close across margin areas.
• Analyze revenue and cost of sales, investigate trends and anomalies, and support accounting assessments.
• Partner with Margin Accounting and business teams to ensure IFRS-compliant reporting.
• Assist audits and cross-functional projects, driving process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation in progress

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

HFM

Power BI

Copilot

Job description

## Financial Analyst, Margin Retail AccountingApply: Toronto, ON: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 22, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR166045**What You’ll Do:**Reporting to the Manager, Margin Accounting, this role provides unique insight into Canadian Tire’s retail banners, key business initiatives and financial results. As part of a dynamic accounting team, you will play an important role in ensuring the accurate accounting and reporting of revenue and cost of sales while partnering with teams across the organization. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing revenue and cost of sales, investigating trends and anomalies, supporting complex accounting assessments, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.* Prepare and analyze significant journal entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules as part of the monthly close process across a variety of margin areas, including sales return provisions, royalties, commissions, warranties and other key programs.* Serve as a key accounting partner for margin related business initiatives across multiple banners, including Mark's, SportChek, Pro Hockey Life, Sports Experts, and Petroleum.* Manage accounting for royalty arrangements across multiple banners, ensuring accurate financial recognition and reporting in accordance with contractual terms and accounting standards.* Analyze accounts receivable balances and investigate key trends and aging movements to support accurate financial reporting.* Ensure financial results are accurately recorded and compliant with IFRS requirements while providing insightful analysis of key drivers, trends, and variances.* Understand, maintain, and enhance accounting models, reconciliations, reporting processes, and supporting financial systems to drive accurate and efficient financial reporting.* Partner with business teams, FP&A, Accounting, and internal and external auditors to support business objectives and reporting requirements.* Support audits, new business initiatives, and cross-functional projects.* Identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiencies through automation, standardization, and better use of data and technology.* Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.* Take ownership of issues, investigate root causes, and independently develop practical solutions.**What You Bring:*** University degree in Accounting or Finance.* CPA designation (or working towards completion).* Minimum 1-3 years experience in a medium/large company at a Financial Analyst/Accountant level, with strong IFRS knowledge.* Detail oriented with strong diagnostic and analytical skills.* Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills; able to see the “big picture” in a complex business environment, while maintaining attention to detail and a curiosity to understand the drivers behind financial results.* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships.* Ability to thrive in an environment responsive to changing business requirements.* Highly driven with an exceptionally strong work ethic, time management and organization skills.* Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.* Experience using Oracle PeopleSoft, HFM, Power BI, Copilot, or similar financial systems is considered an asset.* Familiarity with internal and external audit processes is considered an asset.**Location**: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid: In-office 4 days a week)We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:* Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs* Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs* Other perks to support your well-being* Career growth opportunities and product discounts **Broadband Salary Range:** $53,000 – $88,000. Our typical *hiring range* is between $65,000 and $75,000. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.