About Couche Tard/Circle K

At Couche-Tard/Circle K, our mission is simple: to make our customer’s lives a little easier everyday.

Since the opening of its first store in Laval, the company has never stopped growing and is now a thriving global enterprise with over 16,000 stores in 29 countries, serving nearly 9 million customers every day.

With its well-known Couche-Tard and Circle K banners, it is one of the largest independent convenience store operators in the United States and it is a leader in the convenience store industry and road transportation fuel retail in Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltics, as well as in Ireland. It also has an important presence in Poland and Hong Kong SAR. Approximately 150,000 people are employed throughout our stores and offices.

Couche-Tard represents a network of over 2,100 stores across Canada, from the Maritimes to Western Canada. This market is divided into three geographic business units. In its home province of Québec, the company operates under its flagship Couche-Tard brand, while the global Circle K brand is present in the other provinces.

Culture, Mission, and Values

Protecting and strengthening the culture at Alimentation Couche-Tard is one of our highest priorities. Our culture is defined by team members and how they  interact with each other and our customers daily.  We are proud to share that we have come up with one way of seeing and understanding what our culture looks like in our daily lives, which is by creating and promoting the values we live by.

• One Team, Together
• Do The Right Thing
• Take Ownership
• Play To Win

Description

As part of the team at Alimentation Couche-Tard’s head office in Laval, the Director, Financial Information and Controls will report directly to the Vice President Controller and will play a key role within the company.

Main Responsibilities

• Preparation and presentation of internal financial information for the company’s management team, including analysis of business unit performance to support strategic decision-making and corporate growth.
• Preparation and presentation of quarterly and annual financial information required for a public company (financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, press release, etc.)
• Compliance with and updating of the company’s accounting rules and policies
• Supervision of the financial information team comprising 10 professionals by encouraging the development of their skills and through collaboration.
• Participation in the integration of corporate acquisitions and other special projects according to the company’s activities
• Ensures continuous improvement of internal processes while providing recommendations and proactively identifying potential issues.
• Support and close collaboration with business units and other global groups

Required Qualifications

Education

• Hold a recognized accounting title (CPA)

Professional Experience

• 15 years of relevant experience in financial reporting and external auditing including at least five (5) years in a public company
• Good knowledge of IFRS
• Experience with team management and ability to handle several projects simultaneously

Skills

• Excellent command of office automation tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Mastery of Longview and Workiva (an asset)
• Bilingualism spoken and written

Specific Abilities

• Engaging and collaborative leadership
• Comfortable in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
• Committed to quality and rigor
• Resilient, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Autonomous and shows initiative
• Ability to manage priorities while respecting deadlines
• Teamwork and communication skills

Occasional travel may be required.

Why Join Couche-Tard/Circle K

• Opportunities for learning, growth, and stimulating challenges to match your ambitions.
• Group Insurance Program: Our plan provides you with the flexibility to choose the coverage that best meets your needs and add optional insurance (health and dental care, long-term disability, life insurance, health spending account)
• Pension Plan: Plan for your future and retire with peace of mind with our pension plan, helping you build a secure financial future.
• Share Purchase Plan: Invest in your future and share in our success with our employee stock purchase plan, allowing you to become a shareholder of Couche-Tard/Circle K.
• Paid Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and personal days to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on our products and services, making it even easier to fuel up and stock up on your favorite goodies.
• Training and Development: Grow your skills and advance your career with access to ongoing training and development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and online courses.
• Recognition and Rewards: We celebrate our team’s achievements and milestones with a range of recognition programs, rewards, and incentives to show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication.
• Mentorship Program: Take your career to new heights with our mentorship program, where seasoned professionals provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to help you reach your full potential.

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