Assistant Controller - Guelph, Canada - AutoCanada Inc.

AutoCanada Inc.
AutoCanada Inc.
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Guelph, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Assistant Controller

AutoCanada - Mark Wilson's Better Used Cars

Guelph, Ontario


We are looking for an
Assistant Controller **who will manage the accounting and reporting functions as well as the accounting processes and procedures within the dealership.

You will report directly to the Chief Controller and work closely with the General Manager, and other key individuals.

In this pivotal role, you will act as part of the senior management team and will participate actively in the both the financial and operational functions of the dealership.


What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Paid vacation
  • Health and dental benefits
  • An opportunity to be part of a well established, exciting, and growing business

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Financial planning, budgeting, and expense control
  • Attend senior management meetings related to forecasting and budgeting
  • 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 payables, manufacturer statements, payroll administration, vehicle deal commissioning, intercompany accounts
  • Meet all monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines as required by Head Office, the Chief Controller, and the Dealer Principal/GM including monthly reconciliations, monthly and quarterly reporting, financial analysis, yearend reporting, etc.
  • Coach, mentor, lead, and train accounting staff at the dealership
  • Liaise with head office staff and all senior members of management
  • Complete analysis or requests made by the Dealer Principal, General Manager, and Chief Controller of the individual store
  • Other duties as assigned

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Completion of postsecondary education in accounting or a related field
  • CPA designation would be considered an asset
  • A minimum of 5 years or more of relevant work experience
  • Experience working in a dealership would be considered an asset
  • Prior experience in an accounting oversight role is required
  • A welldefined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent verbal/written communication combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other key decision makers
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to multitask
  • Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
  • Resultsdriven, career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful
  • Detail oriented, selfmotivated, and resourceful
  • Excellent skills in Word and Excel. Highly skilled in standard office software (MS Office, SharePoint, etc.)
  • Strong Knowledge of PBS computer systems would be considered an asset
  • Experience managing large volume sales accounts would be considered an asset
  • Experience working with CaseWare is considered an asset

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