Manager, Corporate Accounting

Canada Goose; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Goose in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead the accounting team, own the month-end close, and ensure IFRS-compliant financial reporting.

You will collaborate with finance and regional teams to prepare monthly statements and management reports, balance sheet analysis, and policy development.

CPA designation and 4-6 years of corporate accounting experience are required; experience with multi-currency and D365 is a plus.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• 4-6 years of professional accounting experience in corporate accounting.
• Experience with IFRS and multi-currency transactions.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger and month-end close with accurate journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review and present monthly results to internal stakeholders with variance analysis.
• Collaborate with businesses to ensure proper recording of financial transactions, including accruals.
• Research complex accounting issues, corporate transactions, and lease agreements and draft policies.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and maintain strong internal controls while optimizing reporting.
• Review ad hoc financial reports as required.
• Support year-end audits and documentation requests.
• Develop team members and assist with system/process improvements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Data analytics

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

Location: Toronto Address: 100 Queens Quay East Toronto, Ontario M5E 1V3 Canada

Job Title: Manager, Corporate Accounting

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people. Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

Position Overview

Reporting to Senior Director, Corporate Accounting, the manager will provide leadership to the accounting team; coordination and ownership of the month-end close process; ownership of the general ledger; maintain internal controls over financial reporting; and ensure the complete and accurate recording of company transactions in accordance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS). The Manager will work cross functionally with Finance Department team members, local regional finance teams, and other key stakeholders in the business to assist with the preparation of monthly Financial Statements and Management reports. This role will balance the month end close process, managing a team, and special projects with other corporate accounting responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• Manage the corporate accounting process, including ownership of the general ledger, review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany allocations and reconciliations, SG&A and balance sheet analysis during month end close process to ensure accuracy of month end results
• Review and present the monthly results to internal stakeholders including the analysis of significant variances year over year or compared to budget/forecast
• Proactively collaborate with business to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded, including accrual journal entries
• Research complex accounting issues, corporate transactions and lease agreements, and draft technical accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and maintain strong internal controls while optimizing financial systems and reporting
• Review ad hoc financial reports as required
• Manage the supporting documentation requests from internal auditors, year-end audits, and quarterly reviews
• Manage and support the development of immediate team members ensuring opportunities to grow in their respective roles
• Support new systems or project selections and implementation from a strategic finance and internal control perspective
• Continuously look for efficiency in our processes, lead report automation and process improvement opportunities

Let's Talk About You

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• 4-6 years of professional accounting experience including experience within a corporate accounting function at a publicly traded company
• Strong experience and knowledge in IFRS
• Strong experience with multiple currencies and international operations strongly preferred in a manufacturing environment
• ERP experience with Microsoft D365 considered an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required and experience in data analytics is an asset
• Attention to detail with an interest in the big picture
• Demonstrated continuous improvement accomplishments

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