Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company is seeking a Senior Accountant for their Financial Reporting Team. This role involves preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and providing training. Ideal candidates have a CPA and strong Excel skills, with a focus on teamwork and communication.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Extensive development courses

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and CPA designation required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare working papers and disclosures for financial statements.
• Calculate stock-based compensation and prepare SEC disclosures.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Wdesk

Spreadsheet Server

Hyperion/EPM

Oracle EBS

Shareworks

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Who we are:

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

About This Team

The Financial Reporting Team works cross-functionally with many other teams in the business as well as our auditors to meet our public financial reporting obligations. It also prepares internal reports, including departmental and store reporting, providing our leaders with the information they need to understand our business and make key decisions.

Core Responsibilities

1. Prepares working papers and drafts disclosures for the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and earnings releases filed with the SEC.
2. Works with reports from the stock-based compensation administrator to calculate the current expense, forecast the future expense, and prepare SEC disclosures and other calculations.
3. Provides training and support to other team members, including performing initial reviews of working papers.
4. Prepares monthly journal entries.
5. Works with internal and external auditors to provide support for disclosures and SOX controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional work experience, preferably related to financial reporting.
• CPA designation, or equivalent.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Wdesk, Spreadsheet Server, Hyperion/ EPM, Oracle EBS, and/or Shareworks is an asset.

Must Haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

Compensation And Benefits Package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $81,500-$107,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, our total rewards include:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive development courses
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series

Note: Incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements and may be altered at any time without notice.

Workplace arrangement: In-person collaboration is important; work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Retail