Key skills
AIArtificial IntelligenceSAPLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.
Overview
The Manager, Finance – Retail Accounting is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for Sobeys’ franchise retail locations. You will oversee core accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and champion operational excellence.
This role requires a strategic finance leader who excels at developing high performing teams, driving process improvements, and collaborating across multiple business units. You will help shape the future of retail accounting at Sobeys by harmonizing processes, optimizing systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Oversee timely and accurate production of retail financial statements
• Ensure compliance with CEO/CFO certification, Sobeys Inc. accounting policies, and IFRS, including:
◦ Review and sign off on retail accounting processes
◦ Approve period financial statements and variance analysis
◦ Validate retail working papers
• Facilitate internal and external audit requests
• Safeguard service quality, continuity, retention, and risk mitigation
Process Optimization & Operational Excellence
• Drive process improvements and cost efficiency initiatives
• Standardize and harmonize accounting processes
• Align systems and enhance technologies to strengthen controls and service delivery
• Execute Service Level Agreements and monitor performance metrics
• Identify opportunities with Shared Services peers to improve customer service to stores
Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, and mentor Senior Accountants, Retail Accountants, and Clerks
• Foster an engaged, accountable, high performance team environment
• Model continuous learning and professional development
• Support talent management and succession planning by developing capable team members
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
• Prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting requests
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Provide service to Retail Store Operators, Franchisees, District Operators, Merchandising, FP&A, Related Business Ops, and Discount Operations
• Collaborate with FP&A, Accounting & Control, Accounting Ops & Service, and Audit
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement
• Encourage and recognize innovative ideas from colleagues
What You Have to Offer
• A minimum of 8 years experience in accounting or related field
• University degree in Business and/or diploma (working towards CA, CMA, CGA)
• Advanced IFRS knowledge and strong understanding of internal controls
• Leadership experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Process improvement expertise with a track record of operational optimization
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data
• Finance experience in the retail sector preferred
• Knowledge of SAP and SAPBW
#LI-Hybrid #LI-LM1
Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
Overview
The Manager, Finance – Retail Accounting is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for Sobeys’ franchise retail locations. You will oversee core accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and champion operational excellence.
This role requires a strategic finance leader who excels at developing high performing teams, driving process improvements, and collaborating across multiple business units. You will help shape the future of retail accounting at Sobeys by harmonizing processes, optimizing systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Oversee timely and accurate production of retail financial statements
• Ensure compliance with CEO/CFO certification, Sobeys Inc. accounting policies, and IFRS, including:
◦ Review and sign off on retail accounting processes
◦ Approve period financial statements and variance analysis
◦ Validate retail working papers
• Facilitate internal and external audit requests
• Safeguard service quality, continuity, retention, and risk mitigation
Process Optimization & Operational Excellence
• Drive process improvements and cost efficiency initiatives
• Standardize and harmonize accounting processes
• Align systems and enhance technologies to strengthen controls and service delivery
• Execute Service Level Agreements and monitor performance metrics
• Identify opportunities with Shared Services peers to improve customer service to stores
Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, and mentor Senior Accountants, Retail Accountants, and Clerks
• Foster an engaged, accountable, high performance team environment
• Model continuous learning and professional development
• Support talent management and succession planning by developing capable team members
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
• Prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting requests
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Provide service to Retail Store Operators, Franchisees, District Operators, Merchandising, FP&A, Related Business Ops, and Discount Operations
• Collaborate with FP&A, Accounting & Control, Accounting Ops & Service, and Audit
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement
• Encourage and recognize innovative ideas from colleagues
What You Have to Offer
• A minimum of 8 years experience in accounting or related field
• University degree in Business and/or diploma (working towards CA, CMA, CGA)
• Advanced IFRS knowledge and strong understanding of internal controls
• Leadership experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Process improvement expertise with a track record of operational optimization
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data
• Finance experience in the retail sector preferred
• Knowledge of SAP and SAPBW
#LI-Hybrid #LI-LM1
Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.