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
https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/ [https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/]
https://www.fastretailing.com/employment/en/
[https://www.fastretailing.com/employment/en/]
https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/about/
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
operate at 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
We sincerely appreciate the interest and enthusiasm of all applicants. While
every application is carefully reviewed, only candidates whose qualifications
closely match the requirements of the position will be contacted.
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.
UNIQLO Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available
upon request during the recruitment process.
ABOUT US
https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/spl [https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/spl]
Welcome to Uniqlo, where our journey from a single store in Hiroshima to a
global brand embodies the essence of Japanese simplicity and innovation. Our
founder, Tadashi Yanai, envisioned a company that transcends traditional
fashion, focusing instead on creating high-quality, functional clothing
[https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/en/contents/lifewear-magazine/] that serves the
everyday needs of people worldwide. This vision gave birth to our LifeWear
concept—apparel that is simple, yet essential; designed to make life better for
all
[https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/contents/power-of-clothing/024/?srsltid=AfmBOoq0VlLdtz5PrS1oDReIQtL3fw2t9mlrD10_Za8wbn9fPdZjtX3B].
As you embark on your journey with UNIQLO, know that you are joining a
company that never gives up. Every challenge we have faced has made us stronger,
smarter, and more determined to push boundaries. We are more than just a fashion
brand—we are a global movement driven by sustainability, purpose
[https://www.uniqlo.com/th/en/sustainability/mission/], discipline, and the
belief that great clothing can change lives
[https://www.uniqlo.com/th/en/sustainability/archive/].
Vision and Culture
At Uniqlo, we embrace the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. This
principle drives us to constantly refine our products and processes, ensuring
that we deliver clothing that offers new and unique value. Our commitment to
quality and innovation is evident in our fabric technologies, such as HEATTECH
[https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/women/innerwear/heattech?path=%2C%2C1080], which
provides warmth without bulk, and AIRism
[https://www.uniqlo.com/feature/airism/au/#:~:text=its%20breathtaking%20comfort.-,What%20is%20AIRism%3F,feelings%20and%20heats%20inside%20clothes.],
designed to keep you cool and comfortable. These advancements reflect our
dedication to enhancing the everyday experiences of our customers.
Our name, UNIQLO, is a blend of 'unique' and 'clothing,' symbolizing our mission
to provide distinctive apparel that meets universal needs. We believe in the
power of simplicity and strive to create designs that are both timeless and
accessible, allowing individuals to express their personal style
[https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/special-feature/utme?srsltid=AfmBOopCYJ9dn3ltDSDR3IHejh8Py9Pmgl1aWUnMQTln9HUGVI4EPjzs] effortlessly.
We invite you to embrace our core values of simplicity, quality, and continuous
improvement. Together, we will continue to innovate and inspire, bringing the
best of Japanese craftsmanship and philosophy to wardrobes around the world.
Welcome to the Uniqlo family, where we are united in our pursuit of making
everyday life better through exceptional clothing.
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