Director, Finance & Accounting

at  Indigo

Company Description
Dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in one of our more than 170 Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities at our retail stores, distribution centres, and home office for people who share our passions and want to be part of a dynamic and enriching culture.

WHO WE ARE

We love books and all things beautiful
We are Canada’s Cultural Department Store
Books are our heart and our soul and Great Books are JUST the Beginning…

WE PLAY BY THE FOLLOWING RULES:

We exist to add joy to our customers’ lives each and every time they interact with us and our products
Our job is to create joyful moments for our customers
We treat each other the way we’d treat a valued friend
We inspire each other to do our best work
We seek to ignite creativity and innovation every day
We give back to the communities in which we operate
Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Functional
Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting, management reports and variance analysis on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Ensure accounting compliance with IFRS, includes preparing complex technical analysis
Monitor all new accounting pronouncements, analyze the impact on Indigo, adopt new policies, communicate changes as needed
Work with accounting operations team to prepare ongoing cash reporting and forecasting
Maintain all accounting policy documentation and educate internal stakeholders
Lead internal audit function for the company
Maintain internal control narratives and necessary ICFR design and scoping memos to manage financial reporting risks
Assess the impact of changes in the business on internal controls, update narratives, design new controls and review system testing results as needed
Lead the preparation of the corporation income tax return and prepare income tax provision working paper at quarter/year end
Lead the preparation of sales tax returns in various jurisdictions
Answer/research sales tax enquiries from the business and update sales tax table as required
Act as a primary liaison with all external auditors
Provide financial expertise, analysis, and recommendations in cross-functional team project setting and present findings and specific recommendations to management
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Ensure the execution of team deliverables and adapt team priorities based on changing needs
Recognizes, communicates and advises on weaknesses in business operations, guiding the business to solve root causes and improve performance
Set/adhere to team budgets, as applicable
Embrace and seek out technology that can improve operations
Challenge the status quo by consistently identifying areas for improvement, diagnosing issues and working to resolve them
Strategic
Support Indigo goals by executing on short to mid-term departmental goals (1 year)
Maintain a high level of strategic foresight by identifying customer and business needs, and adjusting departmental and team objectives accordingly
Identify, develop, execute and implement processes that improve accuracy and increase efficiency and/or reduce cost
Lead, oversee and champion all change management initiatives
People
Build strong teams by attracting and developing the best talent
Bring out the best in others, empower and constructively stretch talent
Give authentic feedback on performance and potential
Ensure all team members understand where they stand and have clear performance objectives aligned with Indigo and department goals
Ensure all team members continually strive to improve their performance and productivity
Accountable for the overall engagement, productivity, turnover and bench strength of the team
Champion change management through setting a clear vision and direction for the team
Supports the creation and maintenance of a talent succession plan
Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions, quickly and easily
Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself
Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input
Encourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedback
Cultural
Model Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do
Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset
Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes
Embrace, champion and influence change through your team and/or the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience / Education / Certifications
CPA designation required
University degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
Minimum of 7 years of audit, accounting and/or reporting experience to include managing accounting policies, audit, reporting and taxation
Minimum of 5 years of management experience with increasing leadership roles, including leading large teams having a mix of transactional and professional staff
Competencies / Skills / Attributes
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, sales tax and income tax
Knowledge of SAP
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
Strong knowledge in Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Proven leadership skills for both project and people
Must have initiative, curious mind and a self-starter
Solid record of delivering results
Additional Information
At Indigo, we are committed to our communities, our customers, and each other; together we can make a positive impact. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates a joyful and welcoming environment for everyone. We are driven to be an equitable employer, which highly values your diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that you, in all your uniqueness, belong at Indigo. We welcome all applicants and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, LGBTQ2+ and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who self-identify as having a disability or special need. Please contact Human Resources at Support-HR@indigo.ca if you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

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