Manager, Accounting Operations, Margin – Canadian Tire – Toronto, ON

Canadian Tire Corporation is one of Canada’s most recognized and trusted retail companies — and they’re looking for a Manager, Accounting Operations, Margin to join their finance team in Toronto, Ontario. Reporting to the AVP, Margin & Inventory Accounting, this is a hands-on leadership role that puts you at the heart of financial reporting for a complex, multi-business-unit environment.

If you’re a CPA-designated accounting professional with a sharp analytical mind and experience leading a team, this role offers the chance to own significant areas of Sales, Cost of Sales, and Warranties across all CTC business units — while collaborating with departments ranging from Merchandising to Supply Chain to Treasury.

About the Role: Manager, Accounting Operations, Margin

As the Manager, Margin Accounting, you’ll be responsible for the Dealer/Corporate margin split calculation, contractual interpretation and analysis, and ensuring that all financial results are accurately and timely reported in compliance with IFRS and CTC accounting policies. You’ll serve as a subject-matter expert across your areas of responsibility and play a key role in project work tied to these functions.

You’ll manage and develop a team of seven direct reports, review journal entries and account reconciliations through the monthly close process, and build strong working relationships with internal and external audit teams. A focus on continuous process improvement and automation is central to the role, as is the ability to communicate variance analysis and financial insights to senior stakeholders.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a hiring range of $79,000 to $131,000 CAD annually, with final compensation depending on experience, skills, and competencies. The company provides comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, product discounts, and career growth opportunities. Employees also benefit from mental health support up to $5,000 per year, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and access to the Triangle Learning Academy — all part of an enhanced flex benefits program.

Responsibilities

This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Day-to-day, you’ll be driving the accuracy and integrity of margin-related financials while managing a high-performing team through multiple deadlines. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll own:

• Oversee financial reporting for Sales, Cost of Sales, and Warranties across all CTC business units
• Lead the Dealer/Corporate margin split calculation including contractual interpretation and analysis
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and CTC internal accounting policies and procedures
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process
• Manage model reviews and updates, applying a critical mindset to question inputs and assumptions
• Communicate significant variances to senior management with context linked to business strategy and events
• Collaborate with Merchandising, FP&A, Marketing, Supply Chain, A/R, A/P, Treasury, and I.T. teams
• Develop and manage seven direct reports, supporting their growth and performance
• Drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives
• Support internal and external audit relationships and ensure compliance with key controls

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical accounting expertise and proven people management experience. Canadian Tire values professionals who can navigate complexity, lead with purpose, and continuously challenge the status quo to improve how things are done.

• University degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
• CPA designation is required
• 6+ years of progressive Finance or Accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a People Manager role
• IFRS knowledge and experience with complex financial reporting environments
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills (Access, Word, PowerPoint); Oracle Financial system experience (HFM, PeopleSoft, Smartview, ARCS) is an asset
• Analytical and problem-solving ability with a track record of investigating complex accounting issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments
• Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and automation in a dynamic environment

How to Apply

To apply for this Manager, Accounting Operations, Margin position at Canadian Tire, use the official link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to reflect your accounting leadership experience before submitting.

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