Senior Manager, Financial Accounting (T&T US)

T & T Supermarket; Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Life/AD&D insurance

Extended health/dental/vision care

Long term disability insurance

Paid leave (annual/sick/marriage/bereavement)

Job summary

A prominent retail grocery chain located in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Senior Manager for Financial Accounting. This mid-senior level, full-time position involves overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, CPA (or CFE candidate), and at least five years of accounting experience. Fluency in English and knowledge of Mandarin or Cantonese is preferable. Benefits include discretionary bonuses and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in retail or distribution industries.
• Willingness to travel within North America as needed.
• Fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare financial statements and corporate tax reports.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Analytical abilities

Advanced Excel skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA designation or CFE candidacy

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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T&T Supermarket Inc. was founded in 1993 with two stores in BC. Since then, it has expanded rapidly and is now Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 37 stores across the country: 14 in BC, 7 in Alberta, 14 in Ontario, and 2 in Quebec. The Company’s continuous expansion is going to bring more new stores in the next couple of years.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Manager, Financial Accounting plays a key supporting role in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance for T&T US. This position assists the Financial Controller (FC) in implementing financial processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, maintaining internal controls, and driving continuous improvement.

This is a hands‑on, growth‑oriented role suited for a professional who aspires to advance into a Financial Controller position in the future. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and a drive for success in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and start‑up–like food retail environment.

Accounting Operations

• Assist the Financial Controller in managing day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end closing activities.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and corporate tax reports.
• Help establish and enhance accounting processes, controls, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with T&T Canada and LCL teams to ensure consistent accounting practices and reporting accuracy.
• Support cash flow monitoring, fund transfers, and treasury coordination.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with tax filings, including sales and use tax reporting.
• Assist in preparing financial analysis and variance reports for management review.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Partner with the FC to identify process gaps, design workflow improvements, and automate routine tasks.
• Assist in ERP system implementation and optimization projects.
• Support in the development of new tools and templates to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Act as a key point of contact for cross‑functional teams (Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, HR, Treasury, Administration, etc.) to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Provide guidance to junior accounting staff and contribute to team development.
• Take initiative to expand knowledge of financial leadership responsibilities, preparing for potential advancement to Financial Controller in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA designation (or candidate for Common Final Examination [CFE]).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within retail, consumer goods, or distribution industries.
• Good understanding of US GAAP, IFRS and internal control principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros).
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills; capable of explaining financial concepts to non‑finance teams.
• Strong sense of success, flexibility, and initiative — thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic, start‑up‑like food retail environment.
• Fluent in English; and able to understand, speak and read Mandarin or Cantonese is an asset.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel within North America as needed.
• Discretionary bonus
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Extended health/dental/vision care
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid annual/sick/marriage/bereavement leave

Shift

• 5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Retail Groceries

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