Your Key Responsibilities:- Oversee or perform tasks to ensure that financial functions are reconciled monthly including (but not limited to): cash, accounts receivables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable, manufacturer statements, payroll administration, vehicle deal commissioning, inter-company accounts.
- Meet all monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines as required by Chief Controller and the General Managers including: monthly reconciliations, monthly and quarterly reporting, financial analysis, year-end reporting, etc.
- Review dealership financial statements reports and quarterly binders to ensure consistency and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Monitor the dealership's actual vs. forecast results to ensure that issues are identified and corrected on a timely basis.
- Work closely with the General Managers, the executive team and Chief Controller to ensure all their financial and accounting needs are met and relevant analysis is performed.
- Be heavily involved in the integration process with the accounting departments for new dealerships to ensure compliance with Chief Controller accounting policies, controls, reporting timelines and procedures.
- Lead, mentor and coach an accounting team, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing of work, ensuring quality standards are met.
- Assist with hiring, reviewing performance and administering corrective action plans to associates when necessary.
- Assist with the training process and ongoing development of assigned team to ensure understanding and compliance with the accounting DMS, accounting policies, controls, reporting timelines and procedures.
- Drive continuous communication with General Managers.
- Attend and present relevant content and information at group and leadership meetings.
- Support associates with all Chief Controller requests and projects to ensure timely and accurate implementation and execution.
- Provide leadership and support to ensure the team is successful in achieving goals and objectives.
- Promote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountable.
- Celebrate team successes and cultivate a positive culture of excellence.
- Review and monitor dealership compliance with Chief Controller accounting policies, procedures and controls, to ensure consistency among all dealerships.
Your Capabilities and Credentials:- Completion of bachelor's degree in accounting from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in an accounting capacity at a dealership.
- Prior experience in an accounting oversight role is also required.
- Must have previous experience building and mentoring a strong team.
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting theories, concepts and practices and the ability to navigate complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
- In-depth understanding of accounting standards (IFRS GAAP) and operational accounting.
- Must possess the expert knowledge required to make decisions related to implications of tax, risk, cash flow management, and financial agreements/covenants.
- Previous experience and an understanding of the procedures and practices required to produce accurate reports and meet reporting timelines, would be considered assets.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
- Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful.
- Must have expert excel skills and be highly skilled in other standard office software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving history.
Apply Now!We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, an engaging and collaborative environment, recognition for performance and opportunities for growth and advancement.
