Financial Controller

Professional Staffing; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to lead their accounting department. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial controls, preparing monthly statements, and collaborating with department leaders to drive efficiency and performance. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and a commitment to integrity. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior financial experience required.
• Expert level Technical/Computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training to the accounting department.
• Preparation and timely submission of monthly financial statements.
• Manage financial controls and compliance across all accounting areas.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Financial Analysis

Organizational Skills

Integrity

Team Motivation

Decision Making

Education

Post Secondary Education

CPA, CA Designation

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$100,000.00/yr - CA$150,000.00/yr

Reports to: GM/Regional Director of Finance and Accounting

This role is responsible for the financial control framework of the dealership as well as the overall performance and efficiency of the Accounting department. This Management role is responsible for ongoing planning and collaboration with other department leaders; executing on objectives, goals and growth strategies; ensuring compliance with process and procedures; motivating and coaching team members for performance; improving efficiencies; driving sales and championing financial controls.

The Controller is required to analyze new and ongoing situations and collaborate with department managers to support planning and control activities required to prepare monthly financial statements. To be successful in their role, the Controller must be an effective communicator, able to work with managers from a broad range of other disciplines. Information must be conveyed to other managers in a simple, straightforward manner.Much of the controller’s work involves being a change leader,consulting, business analysis and advising others within the organization.

Our people understand that customers have a choice in where they purchase and service their vehicles, and therefor demonstrate a commitment delivering unparalleled service to show our customers real value for their hard-earned money. As an excellent communicator with strong organizational skills you love working directly with both customers & co-workers, are business-people and people-people.

Skills Profile:

• People leader skilled in motivating and sustaining engaged team members
• Energized by challenges; driven to improve efficiencies and maintain cohesive teams
• Proactive self-starter with a desire for accountability
• Passion for delivering a consistently exceptional customer experience
• Operates with the highest level of integrity
• Exceptional initiative, high energy and positive attitude
• Process driven with impeccable organization and prioritization abilities
• Exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Impeccable follow-through and commitment to building and cultivating relationships
• Establish excellent “One Dealership” relationships with other departments to help deliver on our customer promise
• A do-er" who uses their positive influence to get things done and deliver results
• Shows perseverance and resilience in times of change and continuous improvements
• Does the right thing to the highest ethical standards, demonstrating loyalty and responsibility to our organization and our team
• Makes pragmatic decisions, using a mix of intellect & experience
• Makes timely decisions, even in ambiguous, rapidly changing situations

Key Accountabilities & Objectives:

Provide leadership, training and direction to the accounting department personnel to ensure attainment of business objectives

Preparation and timely submission of monthly financial statements

Develop and monitor reports to manage the health & profitability of the department and it’s team

Implement standardized accounting practices and processes and ensure consistent accountability and compliance

Aid in workforce management and backfilling important roles when necessary including deal posting

Manage and oversee financial controls of the dealerships in all accounting areas including monthly statement generation, journal entries, reconciliations and remittances, accounts and management of ongoing audit compliance and other projects and initiatives as needed

Provide leadership, training and coaching to Accounting staff members

Develop and monitor reports to manage the health & profitability of the departments and its team reporting results and recommendations to dealership managers

Manage integration of new processes, special projects, and onboarding of new employees as required

Manage frozen capital

Maintain a positive OEM relationship

Collaborate with Manager(s) in producing Annual Forecasting

Plans and develops short- and long-term goals and objectives with time projections

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Post Secondary Education
• CPA,CA Designation preferred
• Skilled in the analysis and creation of business financial statements
• Expert level Technical/Computer skills are essential
• Minimum 5 years of senior financial experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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