Financial Analyst, Margin Retail Accounting

Canadian Tire; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canadian Tire is seeking a Financial Analyst, Margin Retail Accounting in Toronto. This full-time hybrid role reports to the Manager, Margin Accounting and supports monthly close, royalty accounting, and IFRS reporting across multiple retail banners.

You will partner with FP&A, Accounting, and auditors to drive accurate reporting, process improvements, and automation while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• CPA designation or working toward completion (required).
• 1–3 years of experience in a Financial Analyst or Accountant role (required).
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (required).
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ability to analyze drivers, variances, and trends (required).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly close process (margin focus).
• Partner with margin-related business initiatives across multiple banners and with auditors.
• Manage royalty accounting across banners and ensure proper accounting recognition.
• Analyze accounts receivable balances and investigate trends and aging movements.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and provide analysis of key drivers and variances.
• Maintain and enhance accounting models, reconciliations, and reporting processes.
• Support audits, new initiatives, and cross-functional projects; drive process improvements via automation.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or in progress

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

HFM

Power BI

Copilot

Job description

This Financial Analyst, Margin Retail Accounting position at Canadian Tire is a full-time, hybrid role based in Toronto, Ontario, reporting to the Manager, Margin Accounting. The posted salary range runs from $53,000 to $88,000, with a typical hiring range of $65,000 to $75,000.

You'll prepare and analyze journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly close process, covering margin areas such as sales return provisions, royalties, commissions, and warranties. The role also involves partnering with teams across multiple retail banners and supporting audit and cross-functional projects.

About the Role: Financial Analyst, Margin Retail Accounting

Much of the day-to-day work centres on revenue and cost of sales accounting across Canadian Tire's retail banners, which include Mark's, SportChek, Pro Hockey Life, Sports Experts, and Petroleum. You'll manage accounting for royalty arrangements, analyze accounts receivable balances, and investigate trends and aging movements.

The role requires IFRS-compliant financial reporting: you'll ensure results are accurately recorded and provide analysis of key drivers, variances, and trends. You'll also maintain and improve accounting models, reconciliations, and reporting processes, with a focus on automation and standardization.

You'll work with business teams, FP&A, Accounting, and both internal and external auditors. Taking ownership of issues, investigating root causes, and developing practical solutions independently are all part of the position. Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines is expected throughout.

Benefits and Salary

The broadband salary range is $53,000 to $88,000, with a typical hiring offer between $65,000 and $75,000. Salary decisions also depend on experience, internal equity, and industry benchmarks.

The role comes with comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, and continuing education programs. Additional perks include career growth opportunities, product discounts, and other supports for well-being. Canadian Tire also offers mental health benefits of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, plus access to mental health tools and resources for all employees.

Other benefits noted include Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, retirement and savings programs for eligible employees, and store discounts supported through the Triangle Learning Academy.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Company: Canadian Tire

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid: In-office 4 days a week)

Requisition ID: JR166045

Date Posted: October 8, 2026

Pay: $53,000-$88,000 (broadband); typical range $65,000-$75,000

Responsibilities

The position covers the full cycle of margin accounting and reporting for Canadian Tire's retail banners, from monthly journal entries through to audit support and process improvement. You'll work across a variety of margin areas and partner with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

• Prepare and analyze significant journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly close process, covering sales return provisions, royalties, commissions, warranties, and other key programs.
• Serve as accounting partner for margin-related business initiatives across Mark's, SportChek, Pro Hockey Life, Sports Experts, and Petroleum banners.
• Manage royalty accounting 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 IFRS compliance in all recorded financial results and provide insightful analysis of key drivers, trends, and variances.
• Maintain and enhance accounting models, reconciliations, reporting processes, and supporting financial systems to drive accurate and efficient 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.
• Take ownership of issues, investigate root causes, and independently develop practical solutions while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Requirements / Skills

A university degree in Accounting or Finance is required, along with a CPA designation or active progress toward completion. The posting marks 1-3 years of experience at a Financial Analyst or Accountant level in a medium or large company, with strong IFRS knowledge, as the minimum experience threshold.

Several personal attributes are listed as part of what you should bring: detail orientation, strong diagnostic and analytical skills, problem-solving and strategic thinking, and the ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships, are also expected. The posting further asks for a highly driven work ethic, strong time management, and the ability to work in an environment responsive to changing business requirements.

• University degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• CPA designation, or working towards completion (required)
• 1-3 years of experience in a Financial Analyst or Accountant role at a medium or large company, with strong IFRS knowledge (required)
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (required)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand drivers behind financial results in a complex business environment (required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships (required)
• Oracle PeopleSoft, HFM, Power BI, Copilot, or similar financial systems experience (considered an asset)
• Familiarity with internal and external audit processes (considered an asset)

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. Familiarity with internal and external audit processes is considered an asset.