Position: Accounting Team leader
Reports to: Accounting & Performance Manager
Location: Montreal, Quebec

Salary: Between 64k and 72k, salary based on experience

We are looking for an Accounting Business Partner who will act as a key operational and organizational pillar within the finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in day-to-day accounting work, enjoys structure and process improvement, and is ready to take on a leadership role while supporting management with insights and analysis.

You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial records, strong internal controls, and well-organized workflows for our BESTSELLER retail operations in Canada or/ and the United States.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

At BESTSELLER, we care about your career and well-being. Besides joining a fantastic team, you’ll enjoy:

Comprehensive insurance from day one, a voluntary savings plan, and a laptop.
3 weeks of vacation, 5 "recharge" days, and 10 public holidays to rest and recharge.
Flexible hours and half-days off on Fridays until the end of the year for the perfect work-life balance.
The option to work from home one day a week for added comfort.
A paid lunch every Wednesday to relieve you from meal prep stress the night before!
Access to a free virtual health platform 24/7 for instant consultations with health professionals! #WellbeingFirst
50% discount in our stores and online to treat yourself to your favorite fashion items.
Invitations to exclusive events organized by the BESTSELLER Social Club.
A brand-new office in Villeray: a modern space with unlimited snacks and coffee to keep your energy high.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As an Accounting Team leader, you will be responsible for the full accounting cycle while acting as a team reference and business partner.

Full Accounting Cycle Management: Manage daily transactions through year-end close, including accounts payable, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial analysis, identifying variances and suggesting improvements.
Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulations, and maintain thorough documentation for audits.
Team Leadership & Process Improvement: Act as a technical lead, helping to organize workloads, improve team efficiency, and optimize accounting systems and processes.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

3-5 years of practical accounting experience with strong knowledge of the full accounting cycle.
AEC, DEC, or DEP in accounting/finance (or equivalent) and proficiency in accounting systems and Excel (including VLookUp, XLookUp, and pivot tables).
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
Fluency in both French and English (essential for supporting US and Canadian operations) and demonstrated leadership qualities with a collaborative approach.

We can't wait to read you, talk to you and see you!

We review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to take down the advertisement, when our candidate is found. We are committed to diversity and provide equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity.

BESTSELLER is an international fashion company with brands such as JACK and JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY and JACK & JONES. BESTSELLER operates both its own chains / stores as well as we have a large number of retailers on the market. As an employee of BESTSELLER, you become part of our family. We offer a developing and exciting workplace with a high pace where we all work together towards common goals. Our philosophy and our values are important to us, we work hard and strive to be the best but always in a humble way. BESTSELLER Canada began in 2004 and currently works with eight of our brands. JACK & JONES is our sole retail presence in Canada, while VERO MODA, ONLY, ONLY & SONS, SELECTED FEMME/HOMME, PRODUKT, NOISY MAY and JACQUELINE DE YOUNG are part of our wholesale distribution. Our office in Montreal is the centre of BESTSELLER’s North American operations and the workplace of almost 100 of our colleagues. Overall, BESTSELLER Canada has approximately 600 colleagues, including our distribution centre and almost 50 JACK & JONES stores.

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