Senior Accounting Standards & Policy Manager

Sobeys; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys is seeking an Accounting Manager, Standards & Policies to lead IFRS-based policy development and provide accounting advisory support across the Finance team.

You will oversee policy implementation, quarterly audit materials, and cross-functional training to ensure policy compliance, accuracy, and strong governance. This is a contract, hybrid role in Canada requiring CPA/MBA and 8+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business
• CPA/CA/CMA/CGA or MBA
• Minimum of 8 years accounting/finance experience
• Solid GAAP/IFRS knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in a large national organization with high-volume transactions
• Ability to present financial data to senior decision makers
• Strong knowledge of accounting controls
• General understanding of corporate tax

Responsibilities

• Develop corporate accounting policies
• Identify areas for policy development
• Respond to inquiries promptly and escalate issues
• Provide IFRS interpretation and policy direction
• Oversee quarterly audit committee material
• Oversee compensation accounting
• Ensure completeness and integrity of financial information
• Ensure CEO/CFO Certification compliance
• Coach and train Finance team members
• Participate in ad hoc projects

Skills

Accounting

GAAP IFRS knowledge

Excel

Data presentation

Financial analysis

Education

CPA / CA / CMA / CGA / MBA

Job description

Sobeys is seeking an Accounting Manager, Standards & Policies to lead IFRS-based policy development and provide accounting advisory support across the Finance team.

You will oversee policy implementation, quarterly audit materials, and cross-functional training to ensure policy compliance, accuracy, and strong governance. This is a contract, hybrid role in Canada requiring CPA/MBA and 8+ years of experience.