Financial Analyst, Margin Accounting – Canadian Tire – Toronto, ON

Canadian Tire Corporation is one of Canada’s most recognized and trusted retail companies, and right now they’re looking for a Financial Analyst, Margin Accounting to join their team in Toronto, Ontario. If you’re a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives on understanding the financial mechanics behind a large enterprise, this could be exactly the role you’ve been looking for.

Reporting to the Manager, Margin Accounting, this position offers genuine exposure to the financial drivers behind enterprise margin results across a range of key programs and business initiatives. You’ll be working within a collaborative accounting team, helping ensure the accurate recording of revenue and cost of sales, all while partnering with cross-functional teams throughout the organization.

About the Role: Financial Analyst, Margin Accounting

This is a hands-on role that blends technical accounting expertise with analytical problem-solving. You’ll be preparing and analyzing significant journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the monthly close process, covering a range of margin areas including CTR/Party City margin sharing, Dealer in Transit, Petroleum brand fees, and Sherwood warranty programs, among others.

Beyond the month-end close, you’ll be expected to investigate variances, identify trends, and present actionable insights to management. Collaboration is central to this role — you’ll work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and internal and external auditors, while also contributing to process improvement initiatives that drive automation and standardization across the team.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a broadband salary range of $53,000 to $88,000 CAD, with a typical hiring range between $53,000 and $70,000, depending on experience, internal equity, and role-specific requirements. In addition to competitive compensation, employees receive comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, product discounts, and mental health support of up to $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families. The role follows a hybrid schedule with four days per week in the Toronto office.

Responsibilities

As a Financial Analyst in Margin Accounting, your day-to-day work will centre on maintaining the integrity of financial records and delivering meaningful analysis to support business decisions. These responsibilities are critical to ensuring accurate financial reporting and ongoing compliance across a complex, multi-program environment.

• Prepare and analyze significant journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules during the monthly close process across various margin areas
• Ensure compliance with IFRS requirements by accurately recording all financial results
• Investigate variances, identify trends, and present insights and recommendations to management
• Maintain and enhance accounting models, reconciliations, and reporting processes
• Collaborate with business teams, FP&A, Accounting, and internal and external auditors to support reporting requirements
• Support audits, new business initiatives, and cross-functional projects
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiencies through automation and standardization
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Take ownership of issues, investigate root causes, and independently develop practical solutions

Requirements / Skills

The right candidate for this role is someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with genuine curiosity about what drives financial results. Canadian Tire values professionals who can handle complexity, communicate clearly, and continuously look for smarter ways to work.

• University degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation (or actively working towards completion)
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience at a Financial Analyst or Accountant level within a medium or large company, with strong IFRS knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with an ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships across teams
• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft, HFM, Power BI, or Copilot is considered an asset
• Familiarity with internal and external audit processes is an asset

How to Apply

To apply for this Financial Analyst, Margin Accounting position at Canadian Tire in Toronto, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to reflect your accounting and analytical experience before submitting.

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