Job Description

Senior Analyst, Corporate Reporting

Who we are
As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable, and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions.

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We are building an inclusive and diverse team

Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Some of what you will do:
The primary responsibility of this role is to partner with the business (and external business partners, if necessary) to ensure projects and initiatives are reported in an accurate, complete and timely manner. This involves creating profitability and cash flow models, performing analyses and reconciliations and reporting on new products and services. This individual will work closely with operations to assist with evaluating the profitability of new projects and initiatives. This individual will also evaluate accounting issues and prepare the quarterly and annual financial statements and MD&A.

Specifically, You Will:
Projects and Initiatives

• Partner with the business to assess projects and initiatives, collaborate with cross functional teams to gather information, and provide a point of view on the financial implications
• Build accurate and complete financial models for projects and initiatives
• Work closely with external business partners and the business to validate accuracy and completeness of third-party reports to internal system records for new initiatives
• Maintain relationships with the business, IT and other Finance areas to evaluate and support projects and initiatives
• Assist in the execution and implementation/transition of projects in accordance with IFRS and company policies
• Participate in the implementation of systems and solutions with financial implications

Financial Reporting and Management Reporting

• Prepare financial statements, their accompanying notes and the MD&A
• Prepare memorandums and analyses on complex accounting issues, such as IFRS 2, 9 and 15
• Act as a primary point of contact with the external auditors on technical accounting issues and provide assistance/support for audits on such issues
• Engage with the business and assist in the tracking of synergies from integration efforts
• Assist in financial and operational due diligence and project manage activities of cross functional teams, including external consultants and advisors, if necessary
• M&A evaluation, due diligence and integration as required
• Cultivate a continuous improvement mindset within the finance team
• Other projects and ad hoc requests as required

Qualifications

Some of what you need:

• University degree or equivalent in accounting, business, finance or a related field
• CPA designation required
• 4-6 years of progressive finance experience
• Public company reporting experience
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of IFRS
• Resourceful and strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with members of the finance team and the business
• Strong attention to detail
• Independent while collaborative and a strong team player
• Takes ownership and initiative
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Results oriented and the ability to work under tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, changing environment
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• ERP Oracle experience an asset

Some of what you will get

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more...

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