Senior Manager, Accounting - UNIQLO Canada

UNIQLO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIQLO is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting in Downtown Toronto, focusing on strategic financial reporting and accounting operations. The role involves ensuring compliance and optimizing financial systems while leading a team. Ideal candidates will have robust experience in accounting leadership within retail, advanced IFRS knowledge, and strong technical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting, with at least 4 years in leadership.
• Proven experience in a retail or multinational corporation.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and Canadian tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions including accounts payable and financial reporting.
• Lead internal and external audits to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Recruit, train, and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title : Senior Manager, Accounting - Canada (Bilingual French – English is an asset) Location(s) : Downtown Toronto (presence at the office 5 days a week is preferred) Reporting to : COO, CFO, Finance Group Officers

Senior Manager, Accounting – UNIQLO Canada

Be the Strategic Accounting Leader to bring UNIQLO to the next level

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UNIQLO is a global apparel retailer committed to changing the world through the power of clothing. As part of Fast Retailing—one of the world’s largest retail groups—we’re known for LifeWear : high-quality, functional, affordable clothing designed for everyone, everywhere. With more than 2,500 stores worldwide, almost 30 stores in Canada, and strong growth ambitions in the Canadian market, UNIQLO offers a unique opportunity to lead, influence, and grow with a forward-thinking, performance-driven organization.

Position Overview :

The Senior Manager of Accounting for Uniqlo Canada will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance with applicable regulations, and enabling strategic financial reporting. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced professional with a strong background in accounting, ideally within a retail or multinational corporation environment. This hands-on leader operateat both strategic and operational levels, acting as a strong business partner to the store managers and the executive team, and a key contributor to our continued expansion in the Canadian retail market.

This is a high-impact role for a decisive leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is driven to build and optimize financial systems to support long-term success. The ability to work in alignment with our US regional management team and our global headquarters in Japan is crucial.

Key Responsibilities :

Accounting Strategy and Leadership

• Provide strategic advice to senior management and collaborate closely with other departments to align accounting practices with organizational priorities.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to recommend proactive adjustments in accounting procedures.
• Collaborate with US and Japan team members to provide accounting guidance and support organizational projects globally and in Canada

Accounting Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, lease accounting, tax filings, and general ledger accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, statements, and budgets
• Maintain and optimize accounting systems and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards, taxation laws, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Fast Retailing’s global accounting policies and procedures.

Audit and Risk Management

• Lead internal and external audits to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Identify accounting risks and implement controls to mitigate them.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to compliance protocols to maintain corporate integrity

Team Management And Development

• Recruit, train, and mentor accounting staff to foster growth and maintain high performance standards.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the accounting department.
• Set clear goals and provide regular feedback to team members to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Core Tasks

• Prepare IFRS reports, including additional quarterly and annual disclosure
• Monitor and implement accounting controls effectively
• Lead month-end P&L reviews and balance sheet analysis meetings while preparing monthly journals and reconciliations for assigned markets
• Conduct regular discussions with Corporate Planning to support P&L management and business insights, while proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Deliver key financial findings to management monthly for designated markets
• Mentor and train accounting and AP teams handling transactional processes within the Global Finance function abroad
• Develop strong relationships with store management and the EC business to identify potential accounting concerns and improve P&L understanding
• Manage compliance for designated countries, ensuring adherence to local reporting requirements, coordination with third-party tax consultants, VAT data submission, and completion of business statistics questionnaires
• Approve and review processed A / P vouchers using Coupa system and SAP
• Support various ad hoc projects and respond to special requests as required
• Support HR team in developing financial planning for new employees’ benefits policies (pension plan)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Educational Background

• Degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA designation preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in a retail environment or multinational corporation is highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), especially IFRS 16
• Expertise in Canadian tax compliance and reporting requirements to ensure proper filing and remittance

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, such as SAP and Coupa.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to interpret complex accounting data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address accounting challenges effectively.

Leadership and Communication

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to present accounting insights to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, including auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Bilingual in English and French (written and spoken) is preferred

Other skills :

• A true passion for UNIQLO brand, with the ability to explain our products features and to resonate with our corporate philosophy / values
• Proven ability to manage people, prior supervisory experience of leading a small team (in finance or other settings)
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives while managing day-to-day finance functions

What We Offer :

• The opportunity to lead the accounting function of a globally respected brand during a key growth phase in Canada
• A results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where your decisions drive real business impact
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits
• A high-visibility role with collaboration across global and regional executive teams
• Career growth in a company that values ambition, innovation, integrity, and performance

Join Us.

If you are a disciplined finance leader who enjoys balancing structure with agility—and thrives in a company that values innovation, precision, and challenge—we’d love to hear from you.

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