Accounting Manager – Inventory & Merchandise Payables (20 Month Contract)

Best Buy Canada Seeking Accounting Manager – Inventory & Merchandise Payables (20 Month Contract) for immediate hire. Accepting applications from all groups.

Are you forward-thinking and looking to challenge yourself in a role where you are building your coaching and influencing skills? If so, this role is perfect for you!

The accounting manager – inventory & merchandise payables is responsible for ensuring that Best Buy Canada financial statements are timely, relevant, accurate and in accordance with US GAAP and Best Buy Enterprise policy. You will be responsible for all aspects of inventory accounting including inventory reserves, shrink, markdown expense, damage write-off, secondary markets, and operational merch AP functions. You will work cohesively with business partners to ensure seamless rollouts of initiatives and projects, providing business acumen and support on cross-functional projects. 

In this role, the successful candidate is needed to be in the greater Vancouver, BC area, where we practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.

Join our collaborative controllership team as an accounting manager – inventory & merchandise payables!

What you’ll do:

• Oversee the monthly general ledger reconciliation process, balance sheet and P&L variance analysis, journal entries, general ledger accounts and annual budgets prepared by associates 
• Manage resources to ensure that deadlines are met for month-end closing confirming that accounting for assigned areas of responsibility is in compliance with US GAAP 
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams both locally and internationally, applying professional judgment in accounting for new business opportunities and processes impacting areas of responsibility 
• Design and implement SOX & non-SOX processes related to financial statements, month-end reporting to ensure compliance with SOPs and US GAAP. Coordinate information to Best Buy US external reporting requirements 
• Build a best-in-class controllership team, through an ongoing system of recruitment, development, recognition, and performance management 
• Complete special projects and ad-hoc duties, including US GAAP accounting research and recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a mid-large size organization 
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing a team 
• An accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CA) 
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with large and complex data sets and related tools
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office, experience with various BI tools and knowledge of ERP systems

Why you’ll love it here:

• Remote-first work environment
• Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one
• Flexible health benefits and wellness program
• Training programs to build new and transferable skills

About Best Buy

As Canada’s destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply if you may not meet all the requirements.

Join our amazing team!

We are looking for people just like you.

Annualized base pay range

$105,000.00 – $125,000.00

Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.

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