Director, Financial Reporting and Consilidation

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Please note that:

• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match

Our expectations

We are seeking a director for our Financial Reporting and Consolidation team, who will play a strategic role within our Finance function. The incumbent will be in charge of issuing timely, accurate and relevant consolidated financial reports to senior management and shareholders.

They will work in our Boucherville office and report directly to our VP, Corporate Controller.

Your role

Governance

• Coordinate deadlines with other departments and manage due dates
• Prepare ad hoc reports in support of various management requests
• Jointly with different teams, prepare the financial analysis of SG&A costs and the quarterly financial report for the Board of Directors, including the analysis and interpretation of results, as well as the lender’s reporting to financial institutions

Consolidated financial statements

• Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, management discussion and analysis and supplementary financial reports, prepared in accordance with the IFRS standards
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing
• Review and approve the consolidated financial statements and assess their reliability
• Oversee the year-end audit in accordance with IFRS
• Supervise and review the notes to the financial statements
• Prepare and approve journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare purchase price allocation calculations and related journal entries for new and existing allocations, including goodwill impairment tests
• Lead the current financial closing process and make relevant improvements
• Ensure proper documentation and implementation of IFRS accounting standards impacting the organization
• In collaboration with the accounting manager, evaluate the accounting implications of unusual and complex transactions and prepare the corresponding documentation

Business partner and functional expert

• Oversee financial reporting by business segment and provide summaries of results
• Liaise with business segment and company managers to achieve objectives
• Be a strategic partner and advisor to management and various financial teams, including business units, mergers and acquisitions, tax and treasury divisions
• Collaborate on various projects and complex issues (LTIP accounting, corporate accounting, business acquisitions and special transactions)
• Participate in decisions concerning mergers and acquisitions and investments where reporting is involved

Audit supervision

• Support the company’s auditors with all documents relating to the audit or review of financial statements
• Manage annual audit operations with the group’s external auditors
• Act as the main point of contact with external auditors in matters of accounting and disclosure
• Facilitate the audit process with internal and external auditors

Team management

• Manage a team of more than 20 finance professionals
• Manage a team of CPAs comprising three managers and a number of analysts
• Prepare and lead training sessions for the finance team
  

Continuous improvement of processes and systems

• Manage and maintain the finance aspect of the ERP system
• Proactively identify the need to report on certain aspects of the business requiring improvement and organize discussions with the appropriate stakeholders to address them
• Monitor and report on the performance of acquisitions and investments
• Optimize and automate the month-end process to maximize the time the team has to work on added-value operations
• Coordinate the implementation of new or revised accounting and reporting requirements, including the preparation of corporate accounting policies and technical updates
• Update documentation for all processes and ensure that appropriate controls are in place for all financial processes under your responsibility

The qualifications we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting Specialization, and member of the Order of CPAs
• Between 10 to 15 years’ relevant experience, including at least 5 years’ prior experience managing and supervising a team of finance professionals
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and excellent ability to interpret accounting standards and their practical application
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (intermediate/advanced mastery of Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities with a focus on execution
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail and superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and excellent mastery of privacy practices
• Previous experience with Oracle Cloud TM1 (an asset)
• Experience with international groups (an asset)
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and adapt quickly to change
• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.