Manager Accounting Standards and Policies (Contract)

Safeway Canada; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager, Standards & Policies to lead IFRS compliance, policy development, and advisory support across the Finance organization.

This role oversees audit committee materials and policy interpretations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in accounting/finance, a CPA or MBA, at least eight years of progressive accounting experience, and expert Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree in accounting/finance/business.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA or MBA).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, corporate policies and standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop corporate accounting policies.
• Identify areas for accounting and policy development.
• Respond to inquiries and escalate issues as required.
• Provide interpretation on IFRS and corporate policies.
• Oversee quarterly audit committee material.
• Oversee compensation accounting.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial information.
• Ensure compliance with CEO/CFO Certification requirements.
• Be a subject matter expert and train/coach team members.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and assignments.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Presentation skills

Accounting controls

Corporate tax knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA / CA / CMA / CGA or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada's Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Ready to make an impact?

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are looking for top talent to join our team! We have a contract opportunity for an Accounting Manager, Standards & Policies on our Finance team.

The Accounting Manager, Standards & Policies will be responsible for overseeing and analyzing complex accounting issues, providing accounting advisory support to various areas of finance, lead and contribute to ad hoc projects, overseeing the preparation of audit committee material and ensuring compliance with IFRS requirements.

Here’s where you’ll focus on:

• Develop corporate accounting policies;
• Actively identify and recommend areas for accounting and corporate finance policy development;
• Respond to inquiries in a timely manner and escalation issues as required;
• Provide interpretation and direction on complex accounting issues in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate finance policies;
• Oversight and preparation of quarterly audit committee material;
• Oversight over compensation accounting;
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial information;
• Ensure compliance with CEO/CFO Certification requirements;
• Be a subject matter expert in your area of responsibility, provide cross functional training, coaching and development of other team members within the Finance team;
• Participate in Ad Hoc projects and assignments as required.

What you have to offer:

• Undergraduate degree in relevant area of study (Accounting, Finance, Business, etc.);
• Professional accounting designation such as CPA, CA, CMA, CGA and/or MBA;
• Minimum of 8 years relevant accounting/finance experience in progressively responsible positions;
• Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, corporate policies and other emerging standards;
• Advance Microsoft Excel skills;
• Experience working for a large national organization with significant/high volume transactions;
• Ability to present financial data in a form that is meaningful and useful to the senior decision makers;
• Strong knowledge of accounting and controls;
• General understanding of corporate tax.

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Who we are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture:

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Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

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Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.