Controller - Saskatoon, Canada - AutoCanada Inc.

AutoCanada Inc.

Verified Company

Saskatoon, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Controller

Saskatoon Motor Products

Saskatoon, SK

Saskatoon Motor Products is an
AutoCanada dealership. We are looking for a
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 Home Office and work closely with the Dealer Principal. 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 base salary
Health and dental plan
An opportunity to be part of an exciting, 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 Home Office and the Dealer Principal/GM's including monthly reconciliations, monthly and quarterly reporting, covenant calculations, financial analysis, yearend reporting, etc.
Review and maintain all dealership contracts
Coach, mentor, lead and train accounting staff at the dealership
Liaise with Home Office staff and all senior members of management
Complete analysis or requests made by the Dealer Principal or General Managers of the individual store

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Completion of postsecondary education in accounting or a related field.
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 decision makers.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets.
Resultsdriven and 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.).
Experience managing large corporate sales accounts would be considered an asset.
Strong knowledge of CDK and/or ADP is considered an asset.
Experience working with Caseware is considered an asset.
Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving history.