Director – Consolidation & Financial Operations

Who we are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Principal Accounting Officer, the Director Consolidation & Financial Operations is a strategic leader responsible for the monthly close and consolidation process, as well as the corporate finance & accounting processes for operations, supply chain and cost of sales reporting. The Director Consolidation & Financial Operations is responsible for providing Corporate guidance to the divisional finance teams, coordinating/supporting the external audit process, leading new financial reporting system implementations and upgrades, and managing key vendor relationships.

The role

• Lead the monthly financial close and consolidation process.
• Oversee, direct, develop and organize the work of the corporate financial operations team
• Direct the corporate finance & accounting processes for operations, supply chain and costs of sales
• Review and analyse internal monthly results, and consolidation level adjustments.
• Review the monthly cost of sales reconciliations and inventory costing deferral.
• Corporate oversight of financial planning and budgeting for operations, supply chain and cost of sales
• Support the various business unit finance teams for the month-end close, accounting procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Support the tax department including preparation of annual documents for tax returns and transfer price studies, prepare monthly debt covenants, computation of monthly transfer price, and ensure compliance with the tax structure.
• Lead finance related projects to improve processes, leverage financial systems and support financial operations projects. Coordinate and implement the integration of the financial systems and accounting procedures and controls during acquisitions, and operational and tax reorganizations.
• Support the treasury department in movement of funds.
• Coordinate and support the external audit process.
• Approve changes to the Company’s chart of accounts and company structure in the ERP system.
• Ensure the annual alignment and cleanup of intercompany trade and loan balances.
• Corporate oversight of standard cost process, inventory revaluation process and cost estimates.
• Partner with the manufacturing business units to consolidate y-o-y analytics and trend analyses.
• Review of Executive level reporting packages
• Ensure financial integrity of data and ensure compliance with company policies for areas under this role. Maintain proper documentation to support SOX and support quarterly and annual external audit for areas under this role.
• Provide support for the quarterly and annual external financial statements, MD&A and earnings release (responsible for certain notes and tables).
• Aid in the preparation and review of various regulatory filings (MD&A, Press releases, AIF).

The requirements

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 15 years of accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation experience, including experience within a multinational publicly traded company.
• Experience in a manufacturing and publicly reported company with a multi-unit geographically dispersed structure. Background in financial information systems.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive people leadership experience, including leading, coaching, developing, and managing high-performing accounting and finance teams, with accountability for talent development, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Experience in consolidation, external reporting, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and publicly company reporting requirements.
• The individual must be motivated, provide strategic direction, and possess excellent business acumen, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with cross-functional executives and managers at all levels of the organization.
• Readily voices opinions (supported by facts), escalate issues and ideas, and able to positively manage conflict. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and the use of its complex formulas and various reporting capabilities.
• Developed ability to efficiently leverage presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint and/or Think-Cell in preparation of management presentations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
• This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French – mainly English.

What's in it for you

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Find your fit with us

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.