Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day.

The Director, Finance - Accounting & External Financial Reporting (20 Month Contract) is responsible for the accounting (inventory valuation, fixed assets, general accounting, sales and income tax) and external financial reporting (EFR) functions, and ensuring IFRS compliant policies, as well effective controls over financial reporting are in place for all legal entities within the structure.

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Provide guidance, leadership and direction to the accounting and EFR teams
• Oversight of the preparation and timely submission of deliverables for the annual external financial statement audit including issuance of financial statements in accordance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
• Oversight of the preparation and timely submission of deliverables for the annual pension plan audit
• Manage the month end & year end accounting cycles ensuring period is closed in a timely fashion and that results are accurate, complete and in accordance with IFRS
• Establish and manage governance process for balance sheet general ledger account reconciliation and review, ensuring reconciliations are performed in a timely fashion, and that reconciling items are valid
• Lead the balance sheet forecast and budgeting process
• Coordination and review of complex accounting issues analysis to determine appropriate outcome / conclusion and provide guidance to leadership and business partners
• Develop, implement and manage IFRS compliant accounting policies, ensuring documentation exists, policies are communicated to relevant stakeholders, and are reviewed/updated on a regular basis
• Ensure appropriate processes are in place for sales, excise and withholding taxes, including timely remittances/payments/reconciliations and managing access to various government authorities portals
• Manage income tax return preparation and filing process
• Manage relationships with various external partners such as Auditors, Government Agencies, Tax advisors, as needed
• On-going monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets, minimize risk of loss, and ensure accurate financial statements
• Support internal audits as required
• Pursue process and system improvements and other efficiency opportunities
• Lead, motivate, train and retain a team of high performing employees that is capable of delivering results
• Comply with all Health & Safety policies and requirements
• Prepare/support preparation of ad-hoc analysis, reports, and key company projects as necessary

The ideal candidate:

• University degree in a Business, Accounting or Commerce
• Professional accountancy designation (CPA)
• Minimum of 10 years of post-university work experience, including 5+ years supervisory or management experience
• Advanced excel skills required, proficient in remaining Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Copilot)
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a team player who is able to act as both a leader and an individual contributor as required
• Confident and effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Is adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Highly service-oriented with exceptional organizational and follow up skills
• Passionate about fashion and luxury retailing

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Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email careers@holtrenfrew.com and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.