City : Saint-Laurent, Quebec

Category : Full time

Industry : Finance

Employer : Loblaw Companies Limited

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Review balance sheet reconciliations on periodic basis to ensure all items are current.
• Ensure all tasks within the functional area are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Analyze, identify, and recommend process improvement and system modifications to increase productivity and efficiency in the department.
• Plan and monitor the implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Understand and comply with the federal and provincial requirements (ie. International Financial Reporting Standards, Corporate Taxes, HST, PST) and remain up to date with all legislative changes.
• Plan and manage all talent management activities in support of Loblaw programs and functional objectives:
  • Hiring and on-boarding employees.
  • Performance Management Activities – goal setting and cascading, completing mid and annual performance reviews, provides performance feedback, assigns performance ratings.
  • Coaches, mentors team members and offers feedback to foster openness, continuous learning, and a high-performance environment.

• Various other duties as required.

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and behaviors:

• Minimum of 8 years previous applicable industry experience, or a combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Enrollment in an advanced level of the CPA program.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and Outlook email.
• General Accounting knowledge and strong analytical, problem solving, and reconciliation skills are a must.
• Proven people management & coaching experience; Looking for an individual with a passion to work with people.
• Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask daily activities in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and be able to manage priorities effectively.
• Individual must lead by example, demonstrating a determined, energetic, and positive approach.
• Proven record of leading process improvement initiatives.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills using a variety of media dependent on the situation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Les responsabilités peuvent comprendre, mais sans s’y limiter :

• Examiner périodiquement les rapprochements des bilans pour s’assurer que tous les éléments sont à jour.
• S’assurer que toutes les tâches du secteur fonctionnel sont effectuées en temps opportun et avec exactitude.
• Analyser, identifier et recommander des initiatives d’amélioration aux processus et des modifications aux systèmes afin d’augmenter la productivité et l’efficacité au sein du département.
• Planifier et surveiller la mise en œuvre des initiatives d’amélioration.
• Comprendre et respecter les exigences fédérales et provinciales (p. ex., normes internationales d’information financière, taxes d’entreprise, TVH, TVQ) et rester à jour avec tous les changements législatifs.
• Planifier et gérer toutes les activités de gestion du talent en soutien aux programmes et aux objectifs fonctionnels de Loblaw :
  • Embauche et intégration des employés.
  • Activités de gestion de la performance – établissement et transmission des objectifs, réalisation des évaluations de la performance annuelles et semestrielles, rétroaction sur la performance, attribution des cotes de performance.
  • Encadrer les membres de l’équipe et agir comme mentor, et offrir de la rétroaction pour favoriser l’ouverture, la formation continue et un environnement de haut niveau.

• S’acquitter d’autres tâches au besoin.

Le candidat ou la candidate doit démontrer les compétences et les comportements suivants :

• Au moins 8 ans d’expérience antérieure pertinente dans l’industrie, ou éventuellement combinaison d’études et d’expérience.
• Inscription à un niveau avancé d’un programme CPA.
• Maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office, particulièrement les feuilles de calcul Excel, les documents Word et les courriels Outlook.
• Connaissance générale de la comptabilité et solides compétences en analyse, en résolution de problèmes et en rapprochement.
• Expérience reconnue en gestion de personnel et en encadrement; recherche d’une personne qui a la passion de travailler avec les gens.
• Excellentes capacités d’organisation et de gestion du temps, sens des priorités et capacité à mener plusieurs tâches quotidiennes dans un environnement exigeant.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression, à respecter des échéances serrées et à gérer efficacement les priorités.
• La personne doit montrer l’exemple en adoptant une approche déterminée, énergique et positive.
• Expérience avérée à diriger des initiatives d’amélioration des processus.
• Aptitudes efficaces en communication orale et écrite, dans divers médias, selon la situation.
• Excellentes aptitudes en communication écrite et orale en anglais et en français.
• Capacité à maintenir un degré élevé de confidentialité.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.