Reporting to the Manager, Real Estate Accounting, this position provides a unique insight into real estate projects, contracts and financial results. The Senior Financial Analyst, Real Estate Accounting is an essential part of the Canadian Tire Accounting group and requires that real estate initiatives are identified and accounted for appropriately. Technical expertise and analytical skills are critical for success, as is the ability to communicate and collaborate with others.

What you’ll do

Report on functional results, including analysis of significant variances year over year and compared to budget/forecast

Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly financial reporting and review process

Annual impairment testing of assets, including goodwill across all entities

Capital vs OPEX decisions, project start and end dates, asset set ups and the appropriate amortization periods, changes in Real Estate asset classifications and recording of gains/losses

Ensuring development projects are set up and tracked appropriately and transferred to asset management on completion

Reviewing and establishing the appropriate accounting for new leases and lease amendments – both as a lessor and lessee

Quarterly reporting requirements for corporate accounting

Technical accounting analysis as required

Effectively manage communications and relationships with business partners, corporate accounting, tax, FP&A; as well as internal and external auditors

Various ad-hoc projects in response to business scenarios and initiatives

Run multiple tasks simultaneously and independently with minimal supervision





Work with the accounting and business teams to continuously improve processes and look for efficiencies

Execute and maintain documentation of controls

Coach and aid in the development of team members

What you bring

University degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation required

Experience in a medium/large company at a Senior Accountant level working with complex accounting models

Able to determine appropriate treatment of financial transactions in accordance with IFRS

Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Ability to thrive in an workplace responsive to changing business requirements

Detail oriented with strong diagnostic and analytical skills

Highly driven with a strong work ethic, time management and organization skills

Advanced PC skills including Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Familiarity with internal and external audit processes

Working knowledge of PeopleSoft accounting system, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Smart View is an asset

Compensation & Benefits
Our typical hiring range is between $64,000.00 and $106,000.00 per annum. We offer comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, mental health benefits of $5,000 per year, product discounts, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and career growth opportunities.

University degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation required; experience at Senior Accountant level in a medium/large company; IFRS proficiency; advanced Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with audit processes

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📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 Canadian Tire
📍 Ontario