Senior Financial Analyst, Intangible Assets Accounting

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broadband salary range

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Performance incentives

Mental health benefit

Career growth opportunities

Profit Sharing program

Triangle Learning Academy access

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Intangible Assets Accounting to support IFRS-compliant financial reporting and strategic IS initiatives. You will advise on capitalization and ongoing accounting for intangible assets, partnering with finance and business teams.

The role emphasizes analyzing variances, assisting with close processes, and driving process improvements while coaching analysts and fostering cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting qualification) is required.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or a large, complex corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with accounting for intangible assets, technology investments, software development, and contractual arrangements is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with IFRS.
• Analyze variances, trends, and KPIs and communicate findings to management.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes including journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

CPA designation

University degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

HFM

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst, Intangible Assets Accounting, plays a key role in supporting the financial reporting and accounting activities of the Canadian Tire family of companies. This position combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong business partnership capabilities to provide guidance on complex accounting matters, support strategic Information Systems initiatives, and ensure compliance with IFRS.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to finance and business stakeholders, providing accounting guidance on intangible asset capitalization, contract assessments, and support to financial analysts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with IFRS
• Analyze significant variances, business trends, and key performance indicators and communicate findings to management
• Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analysis
• Identify financial reporting risks and proactively recommend solutions
• Provide expert accounting guidance related to the capitalization and ongoing accounting for internally developed and acquired intangible assets
• Provide coaching, guidance, and technical support to financial analysts and cross-functional partners
• Build strong relationships across the organization and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Advise business partners on financial reporting requirements, project financial reporting assistance and non-property lease arrangements
• Research and interpret accounting standards and prepare accounting position papers and technical memos
• Partner closely with Information Systems, Procurement and other business teams to evaluate new initiatives and projects
• Translate complex accounting requirements into practical business solutions
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives involving complex financial models, data analysis, and automation opportunities
• Ensure key controls and documentation are maintained to support internal control and audit requirements
• Review work prepared by other team members and provide constructive feedback

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting qualification) is required
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or a large, complex corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across multiple functions
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Experience preparing technical accounting analyses and accounting memos
• Experience with accounting for intangible assets, technology investments, software development projects, and contractual arrangements is an asset
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with PeopleSoft, HFM, or other large-scale financial systems is an asset
• Familiarity with internal and external audit processes is an asset

Benefits

• Broadband salary range: $64,000 - $106,000; typical hiring range $85,000 - $95,000
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives and Continuing Education Programs
• Mental health benefit of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and families
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts
• Canadian Tire Profit Sharing program
• Triangle Learning Academy access

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA designation required; minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience; strong IFRS knowledge; advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.