RETAIL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Retail Accounting Manager will oversee the accurate recording and reconciliation of daily retail transactions, ensuring financial data integrity. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the financial health and operational efficiency of our retail business.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Oversee accounting functions across multiple retail outlets, including AP, AR, reconciliations and cash management, inter-company allocations.
• Compile and prepare monthly financial statements and complete working papers in compliance with recognized accounting standards, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across    all retail outlets.
• Track store-level financial performance and analyze variances to budget and forecast.
• Partner with store managers to review sales reports, transactions and cash deposits to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Maintain and improve internal procedures and controls, especially in high-value merchandise environments.
• Partner with finance leadership to support the budgeting and forecasting process across retail stores and departments, contributing financial analysis and operational insights.
• Establish and maintain effective business relations with vendors and clients.
• Deliver excellent leadership; provide training and oversight on retail accounting procedures, assign team members clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist with system upgrades or transitions as needed on POS or inventory management systems.

Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a retail accounting role.
• Proven ability to manage financials for multiple store locations.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a team.
• Experience in managing accounts payable and completing reconciliations is required
• Strong understanding of retail specific metrics.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (expert level in Excel, Word, PowerPoint required).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills; including the ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the organization, as well as outside parties.
• Must maintain a high standard of professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.
• The ability to work in a team environment, required.
• The ability to multi-task, accurately work under pressure, meet and establish required deadlines, prioritize and work with multiple liaisons.

SALARY: CI$50,000 – CI$75,000 pa

BENEFITS: Competitive package offered