About the role
Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork – where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand’s legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we’d love to have you on our journey!
Nature & Scope → Your Role at Roots
At Roots, this role offers a unique opportunity to build a well-rounded foundation across multiple areas of finance, including financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, internal controls, and accounting policy implementation. You will collaborate cross-functionally to support accurate reporting, strengthen processes, and contribute to informed business decision-making within a public company environment.
Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make an Impact
- Support the annual and quarterly financial reporting requirements of a public company, including assisting with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement notes, management discussion & analysis, including supporting schedules.
- Support the annual budgeting process and work with business teams to understand variances, providing support for any ad-hoc financial analysis.
- Support the month end close process, including preparation of certain top-level journal entries.
- Assist in the preparation of Management and Board level presentations.
- Serve as a point of contact with our external auditors.
- Support the compliance requirements of certain internal control functions.
- Work with various functions of the business to support the implementation of financial and operational process improvements.
Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree specializing in Accounting or Finance.
- Looking to obtain, or already working towards, Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation.
- 1-2 years of relevant public company or audit firm experience is an asset by not required.
- Well versed in financial reporting, with a reasonable knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication skills, with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Self-directed, eager to learn, and resourceful, but not afraid to seek guidance.
At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada's diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.
Please note: Roots uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process. These tools may be used to help review applications, assess qualifications, and support interview documentation. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by our Talent team and key leaders involved in the recruitment process.
The posted salary range is intended to reflect the competitive market value of this role and is provided to support transparency in our hiring process. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, relevant skills, demonstrated knowledge, experience, and overall fit for the position.
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About Roots
Established in 1973, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand known around the world for its premium leather goods, apparel and accessories, with more than 120 retail locations in Canada and the United States, and more than 100 in Asia. Roots is not only a brand, we are a culture and lifestyle inspired by the open air. We are a team of people who share values focused on quality and integrity. We celebrate our heritage and authenticity and are proud of what we stand for. Our employees share this passion and seek opportunities to stretch their boundaries, learn new experiences and continue to grow their Roots.
Fondée en 1973, Roots la principale marque canadienne axée sur le « style de vie » et elle est reconnue dans le monde entier pour ses articles en cuir, ses vêtements sport et ses accessoires de qualité. Elle possède plus de 120 points de vente au Canada et aux États-Unis, et plus de 100 en Asie. Roots est bien plus qu’une simple marque, elle constitue une culture et un style de vie dont l’inspiration provient des grands espaces. Nous formons une équipe dont les valeurs sont fondées sur la qualité et l’intégrité. Nous rendons hommage à notre héritage et notre authenticité, et sommes fiers de ce que nous représentons. Nos employés sont animés par cette même passion et repoussent constamment leurs limites afin de vivre de nouvelles expériences et de s’épanouir.
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About the role
Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork – where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand’s legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we’d love to have you on our journey!
Nature & Scope → Your Role at Roots
At Roots, this role offers a unique opportunity to build a well-rounded foundation across multiple areas of finance, including financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, internal controls, and accounting policy implementation. You will collaborate cross-functionally to support accurate reporting, strengthen processes, and contribute to informed business decision-making within a public company environment.
Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make an Impact
- Support the annual and quarterly financial reporting requirements of a public company, including assisting with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement notes, management discussion & analysis, including supporting schedules.
- Support the annual budgeting process and work with business teams to understand variances, providing support for any ad-hoc financial analysis.
- Support the month end close process, including preparation of certain top-level journal entries.
- Assist in the preparation of Management and Board level presentations.
- Serve as a point of contact with our external auditors.
- Support the compliance requirements of certain internal control functions.
- Work with various functions of the business to support the implementation of financial and operational process improvements.
Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree specializing in Accounting or Finance.
- Looking to obtain, or already working towards, Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation.
- 1-2 years of relevant public company or audit firm experience is an asset by not required.
- Well versed in financial reporting, with a reasonable knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication skills, with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Self-directed, eager to learn, and resourceful, but not afraid to seek guidance.
At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada's diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.
Please note: Roots uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process. These tools may be used to help review applications, assess qualifications, and support interview documentation. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by our Talent team and key leaders involved in the recruitment process.
The posted salary range is intended to reflect the competitive market value of this role and is provided to support transparency in our hiring process. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, relevant skills, demonstrated knowledge, experience, and overall fit for the position.
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About Roots
Established in 1973, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand known around the world for its premium leather goods, apparel and accessories, with more than 120 retail locations in Canada and the United States, and more than 100 in Asia. Roots is not only a brand, we are a culture and lifestyle inspired by the open air. We are a team of people who share values focused on quality and integrity. We celebrate our heritage and authenticity and are proud of what we stand for. Our employees share this passion and seek opportunities to stretch their boundaries, learn new experiences and continue to grow their Roots.
Fondée en 1973, Roots la principale marque canadienne axée sur le « style de vie » et elle est reconnue dans le monde entier pour ses articles en cuir, ses vêtements sport et ses accessoires de qualité. Elle possède plus de 120 points de vente au Canada et aux États-Unis, et plus de 100 en Asie. Roots est bien plus qu’une simple marque, elle constitue une culture et un style de vie dont l’inspiration provient des grands espaces. Nous formons une équipe dont les valeurs sont fondées sur la qualité et l’intégrité. Nous rendons hommage à notre héritage et notre authenticité, et sommes fiers de ce que nous représentons. Nos employés sont animés par cette même passion et repoussent constamment leurs limites afin de vivre de nouvelles expériences et de s’épanouir.