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
Rooted in collaboration and continuous improvement, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead and support meaningful work across key areas of finance. From financial reporting and planning to control compliance and policy implementation, you’ll help bring clarity and insight to our financial operation, supporting informed decision-making and sustainable growth across the business.
Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make An Impact
- Contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting for a public company, including financial statement notes, management discussion and analysis (MD&A), and accompanying schedules.
- Support the annual budgeting process and work with business teams to understand variances, providing support for any ad-hoc financial analysis.
- Assist in the month-end close process, including the preparation of key top-level journal entries.
- Support the development of presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors.
- Act as a primary liaison with external auditors, facilitating audit processes and information requests.
- Lead the execution and documentation of specific internal control compliance activities.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, support, and implement financial and operational process improvements.
Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Actively pursuing a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in a public company or audit firm; experience in the retail industry is considered an asset.
- Solid understanding of financial reporting principles, with working knowledge of IFRS standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and resourceful, with a willingness to seek guidance when needed.
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.
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.
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
Rooted in collaboration and continuous improvement, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead and support meaningful work across key areas of finance. From financial reporting and planning to control compliance and policy implementation, you’ll help bring clarity and insight to our financial operation, supporting informed decision-making and sustainable growth across the business.
Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make An Impact
- Contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting for a public company, including financial statement notes, management discussion and analysis (MD&A), and accompanying schedules.
- Support the annual budgeting process and work with business teams to understand variances, providing support for any ad-hoc financial analysis.
- Assist in the month-end close process, including the preparation of key top-level journal entries.
- Support the development of presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors.
- Act as a primary liaison with external auditors, facilitating audit processes and information requests.
- Lead the execution and documentation of specific internal control compliance activities.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, support, and implement financial and operational process improvements.
Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Actively pursuing a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in a public company or audit firm; experience in the retail industry is considered an asset.
- Solid understanding of financial reporting principles, with working knowledge of IFRS standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and resourceful, with a willingness to seek guidance when needed.
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.
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.