Senior Analyst - Capital Asset Accounting

Please note that:

• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

At RONA, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA, Lowe’s, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be perfect for each other.

Our expectations

Reporting to the Manager, Capital Asset Accounting, the primary role of the Senior Analyst, Capital Asset Accounting is to act as an expert in their field of expertise and to provide support to the stakeholders of the organization. This includes responsibility for managing Fixed Assets Accounting, Lease Accounting, Impairment, Excess Property, and understanding/applying US GAAP, IFRS (transition to come). The Senior Analyst will also participate to the preparation and reliability of financial information, while analyzing the balance sheet.

Your role

• Maintain projects and fixed assets reviews schedule and approvals (capital vs. expense classification, in-service dates, reconciliations, action items, authorization, and reporting)
• Assist their manager for the financial statements review of the PropCo (Real Estate Holding)
• Be the reference to ensure proper accounting treatments fully compliant with US GAAP (and eventually IFRS) in regards of Capital Asset Accounting
• Assist their colleagues for Lease Accounting from lessors and lessees perspectives
• Establishes and documents accounting provisions for its area of expertise
• Prepare and document the reconciliation of the fixed assets to cash-flow statement
• Lead or assist in ad hoc and special requests (impairment, excess property, exit costs, taxes, process automation/optimization, and projects)
• Provide guidance to adequately code spending to all projects PO preparers of the organization
• Prepare yearly base D&A budget and quarterly forecast for the whole organization
• Assist their manager to conduct monthly WIP review with the FP&A projects team and other relevant stakeholders from all departments
• Become the super-user of financial modules Fixed Assets and Infosite
• Analyze monthly results/variances, prepare journal entries, and establish month-end accruals
• Ensure that internal controls are appropriate and fully respected

The Qualifications We Are Looking For

• University degree in accounting, finance, or economics
• Mastery of MS Office applications, particularly Excel, advanced level
• Comfortable to work with multiple IT Systems (Oracle/EBS will be considered a strong asset)
• Self-motivation
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with all collaborators.
• Experience in retail industry (strong asset)
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, including work experience (required)
• Business acumen, ability to understand and interpret complex themes
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced changing environment
• Strong analytical skills, rigor and ability to synthesize information
• CPA designation (required)
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
• Focus on results while delivering high-quality work
• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• And much more!
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• Promotion of work-life balance
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• Electric car charging stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• An employer that’s involved in the community

The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.