Financial Controller in Toronto

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller, the Financial Controller is responsible for the set-up and enhancement of all aspect of financial related processes, systems and initiatives for T&T Canada; ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and provide strategic financial guidance to support the scaleup and overall success of T&T Canada.

You Will

Accounting Operation and Control

• Responsible for the set up and implementation of financial structures and processes.
• Responsible for the end-to-end financial accounting activities related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset and inventory management, general ledgers, LC, DP, accounts creation and petty cash, etc.
• Oversee general accounting and month-end close process including journal entry preparation, general ledger account reconciliation and analysis.
• Work closely with T&T Canada teams and LCL teams to develop polices, processes and controls to safeguard company assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, ensure the company complies with regulations, standards, and US Financial standards.
• Work closely with LCL/GWL treasury team on fund flow set up and movement.
• Function as a liaison with internal/external financial auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Statutory Compliance

• Responsible for US sales and use tax set up and review and oversee the filing process.
• Prepare financial and compliance related reports required by internal / external auditors, regulatory authorities, and business partners.
• Assist LCL/GWL tax team in the preparation of Annual submission of tax packages.

People Management

• Lead and provide guidance to the US Accounting team.
• Guide and cultivate individual and team development.

Participate in or lead ad-hoc projects, analyses, and assignments, as required.

You Should Have / Be

• Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce, along with a professional accounting designation such as CPA.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of senior management experience in an accounting department, supervising at least 5 employees.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen, preferably in the retail industry, including the ability to analyze strategic requirements, create innovative solutions and execute action plans.
• Exhibit a strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and IRS taxation requirements.
• Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with tactfulness in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Display strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and policy design skills.
• Demonstrate confidence in delivering presentations and facilitating discussions, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be hands-on, detail-oriented, inquisitive, and demonstrate professional curiosity.
• Be flexible to work overtime when necessary.
• Have advanced Excel skills, including familiarity with macros and pivot tables for analyzing large volumes of data.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English.
• The ability to communicate in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Long term disability insurance
• Extended health/dental/vision care
• Retirement benefit
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, marriage, bereavement leaves
• 10% in-store staff purchase discount
• Subsidized staff meal

Shift

5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm (Actual working hours may vary slightly by department, depending on operational needs.

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.

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