Assistant Controller, Leisure Days RV Group

Formulafordlincoln; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group benefits & RRSP with employer

Training & development

Job summary

Leisure Days RV Group in Ottawa, Ontario, is hiring an Assistant Controller to oversee financial management for multiple dealerships. The role involves GAAP reporting, month-end close, payroll processing, and collaboration across departments.

This on-site position requires strong analytical skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will have a finance/accounting background, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and ERP/dealer systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Experience in accounting, budgeting and financial planning and analysis.
• CPA designation an asset but not required.
• Experience with dealer management systems (IDS, PBS, CDK) is an asset.
• Supervisory experience, especially in a financial setting is an asset.
• Proficient in accounting software and MS 365 tools, particularly Excel.
• Financial experience in a dealership setting is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team (local and decentralized) and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital to the role.
• Professional English written and verbal communication skills.
• French communication skills an asset.
• Highly motivated and ambitious.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor cash flow.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for management and stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with other departments to analyze financial data and provide insights for decision making.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, manage employee records, prepare ROE’s and T4’s.
• Prepare and submit government sales tax and WSIB returns.
• Stay up to date with accounting regulations and best practices.
• Train, mentor and supervise members of the accounting staff (if applicable).

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

English communication

French asset

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting or related field

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

IDS/PBS/CDK dealer management systems

MS 365 / Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Assistant Controller, Leisure Days RV Group

Leisure Days RV Head Office | Controller | Opened on 09/02/2026 | Pay rate: $85000-100000 per year

The Leisure Days RV Group is Canada’s largest RV dealership network, proudly operating over 25 dealerships across Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

The company has an exciting career opportunity a full-time, Assistant Controller, based out of Ottawa Ontario.

Overview:

The Assistant Controller oversees all aspects of financial management for one or more company dealerships. This includes accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and payroll. The Assistant Controller balances the needs of local leadership with that of the senior management team.

The Assistant Controller is a trainee in order to learn the roles, processes, systems and internal timelines in order to eventually fulfill all aspects of a Controller role.

This is an on-site position in the Ottawa area, working Monday to Friday with evening or weekend work required to meet quarterly and annual deadlines.

We offer:

• A collegial work environment
• Competitive Compensation: $85 - 100K, depending on experience, plus eligibility for an annual year-end bonus
• Group Benefits, RRSP Plan with employer match
• Training in support of your role

Reports to: Controller

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor cash flow.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for management and stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with other departments to analyze financial data and provide insights for decision making.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, manage employee records, prepare ROE’s and T4’s.
• Prepare and submit government sales tax and WSIB returns.
• Stay up to date with accounting regulations and best practices.
• Train, mentor and supervise members of the accounting staff (if applicable).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Several years of experience in accounting, budgeting and financial planning and analysis.
• CPA designation an asset but not required.
• Experience with dealer management systems (i.e., IDS, PBS, CDK) is an asset.
• Supervisory experience, especially in a financial setting is an asset.
• Proficient in accounting software and other relevant technologies.
• Proficient with MS 365 tools, particularly Excel.
• Financial experience in a dealership setting is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team (local and decentralized) and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital to the role.
• Professional English written and verbal communication skills.
• French communication skills an asset.
• Highly motivated and ambitious.

Leisure Days RV Group is Canada's largest RV dealership network, proudly operating over 25 dealerships across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, with plans for sustainable growth.

Founded in 2003 with the opening of RV Canada in Ottawa, we have grown into a leading, sales-focused organization dedicated to driving results. Our scale and superior purchasing power enable us to provide customers with unmatched access to RV sales, rentals, parts, and services.

As a dynamic and innovative company, we emphasize performance, continuous improvement, and cultivating growth from within. We are committed to providing motivated professionals with opportunities for development and advancement as part of our exciting journey.

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Our hiring process uses third party websites (such as Indeed) and technologies that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with talent sourcing and the resume screening process, helping us to filter and evaluate a large number of applications efficiently. AI tools are used to assist with job description creation, to analyze resumes for relevant skills and qualifications against the job requirements, and to create personalized message templates for candidate communication.

A human recruiter/manager is always responsible for conducting interviews and for the final selection. Please be aware that AI may analyze your application based on its programming and a complete disclosure of AI use in this process will be provided as required by law.

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All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received may be referenced for future staffing requirements.