The Senior Financial Analyst, Intangible Assets Accounting, plays a key role in supporting the financial reporting and accounting activities of the Canadian Tire family of companies. This position combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong business partnership capabilities to provide guidance on complex accounting matters, support strategic Information Systems initiatives, and ensure compliance with IFRS.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to finance and business stakeholders, providing accounting guidance on intangible asset capitalization, contract assessments, and support to financial analysts.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with IFRS

Analyze significant variances, business trends, and key performance indicators and communicate findings to management

Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analysis

Identify financial reporting risks and proactively recommend solutions

Provide expert accounting guidance related to the capitalization and ongoing accounting for internally developed and acquired intangible assets

Provide coaching, guidance, and technical support to financial analysts and cross-functional partners

Build strong relationships across the organization and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment

Advise business partners on financial reporting requirements, project financial reporting assistance and non-property lease arrangements

Research and interpret accounting standards and prepare accounting position papers and technical memos

Partner closely with Information Systems, Procurement and other business teams to evaluate new initiatives and projects

Translate complex accounting requirements into practical business solutions

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency





Lead and support process improvement initiatives involving complex financial models, data analysis, and automation opportunities

Ensure key controls and documentation are maintained to support internal control and audit requirements

Review work prepared by other team members and provide constructive feedback

Requirements

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting qualification) is required

Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or a large, complex corporate environment

Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements

Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across multiple functions

Excellent attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking skills

Experience preparing technical accounting analyses and accounting memos

Experience with accounting for intangible assets, technology investments, software development projects, and contractual arrangements is an asset

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite

Experience with PeopleSoft, HFM, or other large-scale financial systems is an asset

Familiarity with internal and external audit processes is an asset

Advantages

Broadband salary range: $64,000 - $106,000; typical hiring range $85,000 - $95,000

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

Performance incentives and Continuing Education Programs

Mental health benefit of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and families

Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Canadian Tire Profit Sharing program

Triangle Learning Academy access

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA designation required; minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience; strong IFRS knowledge; advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

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📌 Senior Financial Analyst, Intangible Assets Accounting (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Tire Corporation
📍 Toronto