Supervisor, Canadian Operations Accounting
Vernon, BC (Onsite)
Role Description
The Supervisor, Canadian Operations Accounting is a designated accountant with
significant experience in supervising and leading operational accounting teams
in ensuring reported financial results and analyses are completed in an accurate
and timely manner.
This role is responsible for the Canadian Stores and Warehouses operational
accounting and reporting in accordance with Kal Tire accounting policies and
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Throughout the month the
position works closely with Divisional management to ensure the integrity of
financial data and provides a high level of customer service on ad-hoc projects.
Core Responsibilities
Team Leadership
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Provides support, guidance and direct supervision to the Accounting team that
supports Stores and Warehouse Divisional reporting.
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Participates in the planning and execution of projects that impact
Accounting.
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Provides mentorship to team members.
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Assists others in the performance of their duties as required.
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May assist in the recruiting, hiring and training of corporate accounting
team members.
Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Prepare or review branch-level, divisional and legal entity financial
statements.
- Undertake analysis and resolution of more complex/non-routine accounting
issues.
- Review account reconciliations prepared by other team members.
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and impacts on the
organization’s books of account.
- Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for any
accounting entries.
- Ensures compliance with established internal controls, identifies gaps and
proposes solutions, as required.
Finance Business Process and System Improvements
- Seeks opportunities to automate or streamline business processes and
collaborates with other business units to improve business processes.
- Works with Information Systems stakeholders, researches and analyses
potential solutions to business needs and performs fit-gap assessment of
solutions to business needs.
- Maps “as is” and “to be” business processes using industry standard tools
such as process maps, flow charts, use cases, etc.
Financial Performance Analysis for Management Decision Making
- Understands Kal Tire’s business from a Finance perspective.
- Collaborates with all levels of Management to understand what information is
needed for business decision-making.
- Analyzes data and summarizes findings in a manner that clearly identifies key
business performance issues, facilitating efficient and effective management
decision making.
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting.
- Minimum 2 years supervising or formally leading teams.
- Public Accounting experience considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong technical IFRS knowledge with a history of pragmatic application
in-line with the needs of financial information users.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to
identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel.
- Experience with full-feature accounting systems.
- Experience with developing Power BI dashboards would be a plus.
Education
- CPA designation is required.
What We Offer
- The target salary range for this position is $90,000 to $107,000 per year
based on experience.
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- A group RRSP/DPSP matching program
- Discount on tires and mechanical services
- Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and
work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs,
mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
