Automotive Controller

**Controller Position**

**Overview**

The Controller is responsible for ensuring that the dealerships maintain successful completion of accounting functions for financial reporting.

**Qualifications/Skills Required**
- Exceptional multi-tasker and time manager; organized
- Accounting experience with automotive accounting and reporting functions
- Post Secondary Degree and CPA designation
- Expert knowledge of accounting, financial processes, and full cycle accounting (budgeting, financial statements, reporting etc)
- Experienced leader mentor and coach
- Advanced proficiency with Excel is a must have
- Working knowledge and experience with financial data analysis is a must
- Working knowledge of federal and provincial tax compliance regulations and reporting
- Ability to adapt, undertake multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities is imperative.
- Experience with CDK, Reynolds or PBS is an asset
- Diplomacy, tact and confidentiality in dealing with a variety of people and information.
- Ability to find solutions and resolve conflict
- Excellent communicator with exceptional oral and written skills
- Exhibits sound judgment, empathy, and integrity
- Full understanding of regulations, laws and required compliance in the Automotive Industry including HR policies and procedures

**Primary Responsibilities**

As the Controller, you will work to oversee the general day to day functions of accounting.
- daily accounting activity and transaction processing
- timely and accurate financial reporting
- financial statement analysis
- financial systems and internal control processes
- tax and regulatory compliance
- internal and external audit functions
- Share your expert knowledge to develop the skills of Accounting Team members
- You will develop and maintain policies, procedures and adequate internal controls in compliance with company policies, best practices and legislative guidelines
- Develop and prepare routine management reports for performance assessment and decision-making
- Review journal entries, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, floor plan, bank transactions, A/R, A/P, payroll expenses, intercompany transactions and filings to ensure they are accurate and meet regulatory compliance
- Assist General Manager in the development of annual strategic planning and forecasting
- Work to identify cost savings opportunities, cash flow issues, and methods to communicate the information to management.
- Assist in the completion of all working papers for internal and external audits for the group
- Preparation of weekly trending meetings to present and update financial information for Tableau
- Calculate, monitor and prepare debt covenant documents for lenders
- Consult Executive Management on accounting operations to recommend areas for improvement
- Prepare for Year End
- Understand and follow company on boarding and off boarding processes
- Follows all current company policies, processes and procedures;
- Comply with any WorkSafe requirements, and safety protocols;
- Undertake all other tasks that may be delegated to you under the supervision of Executive Managers and Maintains professional appearance

**Core Values**

**Accountable** - you stand by your decisions because they are sound

**Builder of Relationships** - you have positive working relationships with others both internally and externally

**Love What You Do** - you are energetic, outgoing and your enthusiasm for the business is infectious

**Ethical** - your standards align with the values of the organization

**Salary of $80,000 - $105,000 based on experience**

**Salary**: $80,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Duncan, BC V9L 3R7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 5 years (required)
- Leadership: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person