Senior Accounting Manager

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montral-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

The Senior Accounting Manager will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with IFRS standards, corporate policies, and external audits.
A key focus of this role is managing the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. This position involves leading a team of accountants, improving accounting procedures, and collaborating with various departments to optimize financial performance.
The ideal candidate will champion a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging process automation and the use of systems to drive efficiency. The candidate will also be a detail-oriented leader with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. This person is flexible, has a high level of integrity, and is action- and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two or more accounting professionals, providing guidance on accounting issues;
• Manage the monthly financial close process, including reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations such as accruals, prepaids, revenue, and intercompany transactions;
• Review IFRS consolidated financial statements and ensure that all results are fully reconciled and analyzed in a timely manner;
• Document and maintain effective internal controls;
• Maintain a strong understanding of foreign currency accounting and reporting;
• Serve as the primary interface with external auditors, coordinating the execution of quarterly and annual audits to ensure successful audit results and compliance;
• Partner with key stakeholders to resolve queries and issues promptly and effectively;
• Lead and participate in various special projects, such as process improvements and new business initiatives;
• Continually focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices;
• Make recommendations for changes as needed, ensure that company policies and procedures are followed, and establish the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA designation;
• 8 to 10 years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years of experience in management being an asset;
• Experience working in retail is an asset;
• Strong expertise in the month-end close process, and experience in multi-currency, multi-entity financial reporting;
• Highly-effective team management skills;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment;
• Ability to welcome challenging and complex projects, and a demonstrated ability to work smarter, not harder, by continuously improving the efficiency of processes;
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in a dynamic organizational structure.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montral's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise...
No day will be like the last-we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.