Manager, Finance – Accounts Payable

May 21, 2021 Finance

Job Overview

Job title: Manager, Finance – Accounts Payable

Job description: The Source is Canada’s largest tech retailer, and every day we come into work excited to share cool tech and amazing brands with our fellow Canadians. From your local shopping centre to cool music festivals, we are where Canadians live, work and play.

Every day our Associates across the country help Canadians find the tech they want and need. The Source is a great place to work and we are committed to your development through best in class training programs that help you do your best. Behind our in-store Associates is a supporting team of professionals who curate our product assortment, ensure on-time deliveries, create engaging marketing campaigns and help keep our systems running at peak capacity.

We are passionate about what we do and look for individuals with their own passion, curiosity and genuine helpfulness to join us!

The career you want.

The Manager, Finance will be a key member of The Source Finance team. The Source Finance is responsible for the integrity of The Source’s financial statements and support the business unit by ensuring the effectiveness of business processes and through compliance with accounting rules and regulations.

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and technical skills and a clear ability to identify and interpret accounting and control issues. The successful candidate will also have strong verbal and written communication skills in order to build relationships at various levels of the organization and have the confidence necessary to participate in discussions. In addition, the successful candidate will be a self-starter that is able to work independently to complete specified tasks under tight deadlines within a fast-paced working environment.

Review, authorize and complete monthly accounting entries with well documented justification and appropriate back up
Analyze monthly results and understand business initiatives in order to ensure integrity of financial reporting through analytical reviews, investigation of variances and preparation of continuities and reconciliations
Review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for reasonableness leading investigations to resolve issues and make corrections where necessary
Prepare quarterly and annual analysis in support of provision reviews and financial disclosures
Lead timely ad hoc investigations and reporting to support month-end close, business operations or project implementation which will require working with cross functional teams, independent analytical review or technical accounting research
Act as an internal representative for external and internal customers assisting with requests for information or accounting guidance
Maintain and enhance processes through initiatives to streamline or improve quality
Champion automation initiatives within the team
Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills we’re looking for.

CPA, CA professional designation with 3+ years of experience in a similar role
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) including experience presenting directly to senior management
Technical accounting acumen with an ability to identify key accounting risks and control gaps
Very strong analytical, organization and problem-solving skills with proven ability to resolve issues independently
Critical thinking with a passion and track record for understanding business operations and improving processes
Results oriented with the ability to prioritize concurrent deliverables and consistently deliver on time with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to move from details to the bigger picture and to summarize for management review
Ability to partner and build strong relationships with cross-functional operational and finance teams
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced excel skills preferred
Experience with Peoplesoft preferred

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Position Type: Retail Head Office
Position: Manager, Finance – Accounts Payable
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Barrie || Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Application Deadline: 05/28/2021

Bilingualism is an asset (English and French); adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

As Canada’s favourite tech retailer you have the opportunity to work close to home – and we’re also proud to offer a competitive compensation package that includes an extensive recognition and rewards program, career development opportunities, multi-faceted training programs, competitive medical and dental benefits, charity and volunteer opportunities and of course, associate discounts!

The Source celebrates and embraces diversity as part of our culture. We strive to be an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment that supports both our internal and external customers, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected. Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email your recruiter directly or to make arrangements.

The Source is Canada’s largest tech retailer, and every day we come into work excited to share cool tech and amazing brands with our fellow Canadians. From your local shopping centre to cool music festivals, we are where Canadians live, work and play.