Senior Financial Analyst
About the role
Senior Financial Analyst Employment Type: Full-Time Location: North York, ON (On-Site) Salary: $85,000–$95,000 Industry: Retail
About the Opportunity Our client is a multi-billion dollar retailer with a national footprint and a publicly traded finance function. This Senior Financial Analyst role is a step up in ownership and scope, built for someone ready to move beyond execution into higher-responsibility financial reporting and analysis. You'll work directly with the Controller as their right hand, taking on external reporting, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation within a large, complex reporting environment. It's a genuine growth seat: more ownership, more exposure to technical accounting judgment, and a credible path toward a Manager-level role over time.
Key Responsibilities Own preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and specific P&L/balance sheet accounts through month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close Contribute to financial statement preparation (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) and consolidations under IFRS Conduct variance analysis and prepare commentary for the Controller's review Support external audit and regulatory filing requirements Partner directly with the Controller on GL review and management reporting
What You Bring 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or industry) CPA designation preferred; candidates near completion will be considered Hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation Working knowledge of IFRS Strong communicator, comfortable presenting analysis to senior stakeholders Comfortable working full-time, five days a week on-site
Nice to Have Consolidations experience, including intercompany eliminations Exposure to MD&A disclosures and regulatory filing working papers Public accounting background (Big Four or similar) with large or complex clients
Next Steps We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.
About Clarity Recruitment Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!
JOB ID # 3633342
About Clarity Recruitment
Accelerated hiring for Finance, Accounting and Data Analytics
Clarity is a contract and direct hire recruitment firm for companies experiencing rapid growth or transformation. Our approach has always been human-centric to build quality and trust blended with innovative hiring technology to enable speed and delivery. We help companies hire leaders and build their teams in Finance, Accounting and Data Analytics. We'd love to show you how.
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Senior Financial Analyst
About the role
Senior Financial Analyst Employment Type: Full-Time Location: North York, ON (On-Site) Salary: $85,000–$95,000 Industry: Retail
About the Opportunity Our client is a multi-billion dollar retailer with a national footprint and a publicly traded finance function. This Senior Financial Analyst role is a step up in ownership and scope, built for someone ready to move beyond execution into higher-responsibility financial reporting and analysis. You'll work directly with the Controller as their right hand, taking on external reporting, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation within a large, complex reporting environment. It's a genuine growth seat: more ownership, more exposure to technical accounting judgment, and a credible path toward a Manager-level role over time.
Key Responsibilities Own preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and specific P&L/balance sheet accounts through month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close Contribute to financial statement preparation (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) and consolidations under IFRS Conduct variance analysis and prepare commentary for the Controller's review Support external audit and regulatory filing requirements Partner directly with the Controller on GL review and management reporting
What You Bring 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or industry) CPA designation preferred; candidates near completion will be considered Hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation Working knowledge of IFRS Strong communicator, comfortable presenting analysis to senior stakeholders Comfortable working full-time, five days a week on-site
Nice to Have Consolidations experience, including intercompany eliminations Exposure to MD&A disclosures and regulatory filing working papers Public accounting background (Big Four or similar) with large or complex clients
Next Steps We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.
About Clarity Recruitment Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!
JOB ID # 3633342
About Clarity Recruitment
Accelerated hiring for Finance, Accounting and Data Analytics
Clarity is a contract and direct hire recruitment firm for companies experiencing rapid growth or transformation. Our approach has always been human-centric to build quality and trust blended with innovative hiring technology to enable speed and delivery. We help companies hire leaders and build their teams in Finance, Accounting and Data Analytics. We'd love to show you how.