Manager Finance, Accounting Standards & Policies
Stellarton Corporate Office • Stellarton, Nova Scotia • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Jun 19, 2026
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Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are looking for top talent to join our team! We have a full-time opportunity for a Manager Finance, Standards & Policies on our Finance team.
The Accounting Manager, Standards & Policies will be responsible for overseeing and analyzing complex accounting issues, providing accounting advisory support to various areas of finance, lead and contribute to ad hoc projects, overseeing the preparation of audit committee material and ensuring compliance with IFRS requirements.
Here's where you'll focus on:
Develop corporate accounting policies; Actively identify and recommend areas for accounting and corporate finance policy development; Respond to inquiries in a timely manner and escalate issues as required; Provide interpretation and direction on complex accounting issues in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate finance policies; Oversight and preparation of quarterly audit committee material; Ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial information; Ensure compliance with CEO/CFO Certification requirements; Be a subject matter expert in your area of responsibility, provide cross functional training, coaching and development of other team members within the Finance team; Participate in Ad Hoc projects and assignments as required.
What you have to offer:
Undergraduate degree in relevant area of study (Accounting, Finance, Business, etc.); Professional accounting designation such as CPA, CA, CMA, CGA and/or MBA; Minimum of 8 years relevant accounting/finance experience in progressively responsible positions; Solid understanding of GAAP, IFRS, corporate policies and other emerging standards; Advance Microsoft Excel skills; Experience working for a large national organization with significant/high volume transactions; Ability to present financial data in a form that is meaningful and useful to the senior decision makers; Strong knowledge of accounting and controls; General understanding of corporate tax.