Senior Manager, Financial Reporting (Contract)

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian retailer as a technical accounting resource. You'll prepare key pension-related items, support financial audits, and ensure accurate reporting across the organization. Candidates with CPA designation and robust external reporting experience (5-7 years) are encouraged to apply. The role offers a dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 5-7 years related external reporting work experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Ontario Securities Commission requirements.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review pension-related items and financial statements.
• Act as technical accounting resource and support audits.
• Participate in special projects related to reporting deliverables.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Results-oriented

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

SAP

FCCS

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

What You'll Do:

• Act as a technical accounting resource for the Company by providing advice on the accounting implications of business initiatives and other transactions throughout the organization.
• Prepare and review pension-related items, including annual budgeting and forecasting, quarterly accounting and reporting, year end financial statement note disclosures and Governance Committee board materials:
• Support in the oversight of the audit of the Company’s pension plan financial statements;
• Support the preparation of the company’s quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, MD&A and earnings release;
• Prepare and review periodic and quarterly adjusting journal entries and reconciliations for assigned business segments and/or for specific complex accounting areas;
• Collaborate closely with various operating divisions and various teams at George Weston Limited, as required, to ensure timely and consistent management and external financial reporting
• Participate in projects that are necessary for the broader team’s achievement of its reporting deliverables (examples: acquisition accounting, accounting implications of business and strategic initiatives, legal entity financial statements for tax filings, etc…)
• Participate in other special projects, as required.
• 12 month contract role.

What You'll Bring:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent.
• 5-7years related external reporting work experience;
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in FCCS and SAP would be an asset;
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and required disclosures; strong knowledge of Ontario Securities Commission requirements and required disclosures;
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization;
• Results oriented – consistently delivers on time and drives for results; Enthusiastic team player with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced changing work environment;
• Strong problem-solving skills; Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and build strong working relationships.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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