Senior Manager, Accounting - UNIQLO Canada

• Provide strategic advice to senior management and collaborate closely with other departments to align accounting practices with organizational priorities.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to recommend proactive adjustments in accounting procedures.
• Collaborate with US and Japan team members to provide accounting guidance and support organizational projects globally and in Canada

• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, lease accounting, tax filings, and general ledger accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, statements, and budgets
• Maintain and optimize accounting systems and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards, taxation laws, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Fast Retailing's global accounting policies and procedures.

• Lead internal and external audits to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Identify accounting risks and implement controls to mitigate them.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to compliance protocols to maintain corporate integrity

• Recruit, train, and mentor accounting staff to foster growth and maintain high performance standards.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the accounting department.
• Set clear goals and provide regular feedback to team members to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

• Prepare IFRS reports, including additional quarterly and annual disclosure
• Monitor and implement accounting controls effectively
• Lead month-end P&L reviews and balance sheet analysis meetings while preparing monthly journals and reconciliations for assigned markets
• Conduct regular discussions with Corporate Planning to support P&L management and business insights, while proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Deliver key financial findings to management monthly for designated markets
• Mentor and train accounting and AP teams handling transactional processes within the Global Finance function abroad
• Develop strong relationships with store management and the EC business to identify potential accounting concerns and improve P&L understanding
• Manage compliance for designated countries, ensuring adherence to local reporting requirements, coordination with third-party tax consultants, VAT data submission, and completion of business statistics questionnaires
• Approve and review processed A/P vouchers using Coupa system and SAP
• Support various ad hoc projects and respond to special requests as required
• Support HR team in developing financial planning for new employees' benefits policies (pension plan)
• Other duties as assigned

• Degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA designation preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in a retail environment or multinational corporation is highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), especially IFRS 16
• Expertise in Canadian tax compliance and reporting requirements to ensure proper filing and remittance

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, such as SAP and Coupa.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to interpret complex accounting data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address accounting challenges effectively.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to present accounting insights to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, including auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Bilingual in English and French (written and spoken) is preferred

• A true passion for UNIQLO brand, with the ability to explain our products features and to resonate with our corporate philosophy / values
• Proven ability to manage people, prior supervisory experience of leading a small team (in finance or other settings)
• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives while managing day-to-day finance functions

• The opportunity to lead the accounting function of a globally respected brand during a key growth phase in Canada
• A results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where your decisions drive real business impact
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits
• A high-visibility role with collaboration across global and regional executive teams
• Career growth in a company that values ambition, innovation, integrity, and performance

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