Financial Controller

T&T Supermarket; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Long term disability insurance

Extended health/dental/vision care

Retirement benefit

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid vacation, sick, marriage, bereav…

10% in-store staff purchase discount

Subsidized staff meal

Job summary

T&T Supermarket Canada is seeking a Financial Controller reporting to the Senior Financial Controller to lead accounting operations, strengthen controls, and enhance financial processes across AP, AR, inventory, and GL. You will ensure timely reporting and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, while guiding audits and treasury coordination.

The role requires a CPA, a minimum of 5 years of senior management experience in accounting, and strong Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce with CPA designation.
• Minimum of 5 years of senior management experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and IRS taxation requirements.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and implement financial structures and processes.
• Oversee end-to-end accounting for AP, AR, fixed assets, inventory, and GL.
• Lead month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations and analysis.
• Collaborate with US and LCL/GWL teams on policies, controls, and treasury.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors during annual audits.
• US sales tax setup and compliance, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business/Commerce

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller, the Financial Controller is responsible for the set-up and enhancement of all aspect of financial related processes, systems and initiatives for T&T Canada; ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and provide strategic financial guidance to support the scaleup and overall success of T&T Canada.

You Will

Accounting Operation and Control

• Responsible for the set up and implementation of financial structures and processes.
• Responsible for the end-to-end financial accounting activities related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset and inventory management, general ledgers, LC, DP, accounts creation and petty cash, etc.
• Oversee general accounting and month-end close process including journal entry preparation, general ledger account reconciliation and analysis.
• Work closely with T&T Canada teams and LCL teams to develop polices, processes and controls to safeguard company assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, ensure the company complies with regulations, standards, and US Financial standards.
• Work closely with LCL/GWL treasury team on fund flow set up and movement.
• Function as a liaison with internal/external financial auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Statutory Compliance

• Responsible for US sales and use tax set up and review and oversee the filing process.
• Prepare financial and compliance related reports required by internal / external auditors, regulatory authorities, and business partners.
• Assist LCL/GWL tax team in the preparation of Annual submission of tax packages.

People Management

• Lead and provide guidance to the US Accounting team.
• Guide and cultivate individual and team development.

Participate in or lead ad-hoc projects, analyses, and assignments, as required.

You Should Have / Be

• Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce, along with a professional accounting designation such as CPA.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of senior management experience in an accounting department, supervising at least 5 employees.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen, preferably in the retail industry, including the ability to analyze strategic requirements, create innovative solutions and execute action plans.
• Exhibit a strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and IRS taxation requirements.
• Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with tactfulness in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Display strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and policy design skills.
• Demonstrate confidence in delivering presentations and facilitating discussions, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be hands-on, detail-oriented, inquisitive, and demonstrate professional curiosity.
• Be flexible to work overtime when necessary.
• Have advanced Excel skills, including familiarity with macros and pivot tables for analyzing large volumes of data.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English.
• The ability to communicate in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Long term disability insurance
• Extended health/dental/vision care
• Retirement benefit
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, marriage, bereavement leaves
• 10% in-store staff purchase discount
• Subsidized staff meal

Shift

5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm (Actual working hours may vary slightly by department, depending on operational needs.

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.