About the Role
The Manager, Corporate Accounting will provide leadership to the accounting team, coordinate and own the month-end close process, manage the general ledger, maintain internal controls over financial reporting, and ensure accurate recording of company transactions per IFRS. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to prepare financial statements and management reports, balancing close processes, team management, and special projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage the corporate accounting process, including ownership of the general ledger, review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany allocations and reconciliations, SG&A and balance sheet analysis during month end close process to ensure accuracy of month end results
- Review and present the monthly results to internal stakeholders including the analysis of significant variances year over year or compared to budget/forecast
- Proactively collaborate with business to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded, including accrual journal entries
- Research complex accounting issues, corporate transactions and lease agreements, and draft technical accounting policies
- Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and maintain strong internal controls while optimizing financial systems and reporting
- Review ad hoc financial reports as required
- Manage the supporting documentation requests from internal auditors, year-end audits, and quarterly reviews
- Manage and support the development of immediate team members ensuring opportunities to grow in their respective roles
- Support new systems or project selections and implementation from a strategic finance and internal control perspective
- Continuously look for efficiency in our processes, lead report automation and process improvement opportunities
Requirements
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
- 4-6 years of professional accounting experience including experience within a corporate accounting function at a publicly traded company
- Strong experience and knowledge in IFRS
- Strong experience with multiple currencies and international operations strongly preferred in a manufacturing environment
- ERP experience with Microsoft D365 considered an asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required and experience in data analytics is an asset
- Attention to detail with an interest in the big picture
- Demonstrated continuous improvement accomplishments
- Strong analytical skills, proactive change management capabilities
- Ability to work cross – functional with the business
Skills
- IFRS
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analytics
- SOX compliance
- Financial systems
- Reporting
- Accounting
- Financial reporting
- Internal controls
- Process improvement
- Change management
- Analytical skills
Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4-6 years of professional accounting experience
Education Level
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Salary/Compensations
- $102,000.00 - $141,000.00 / year
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
- Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
- Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
- CG Gives (Donation matching and paid volunteer time)
- Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health
- Inspiring leaders and colleagues
About the Company
- Canada Goose is an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story, focused on the promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. The company is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm, enduring any condition, observing every detail, and building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.
- The company is built on Canadian roots and heritage.
Equal Opportunity
- Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
- If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us at HR@canadagoose.com.
