Dealership Financial Controller
2 days ago
Ramsay's Auto Sales Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled Dealership Controller to oversee the financial operations of our automotive dealerships. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the company's financial health, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving business growth.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank deposits, ensuring compliance with Honda Canada policies and practices.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting in accordance with dealership guidelines, formats, and timeframes.
- Post and process vehicle deals and commissions on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy.
- Develop and implement budgets and financial forecasts to support strategic planning initiatives.
- Ensure all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection, and co-op advertising, are current and accurate.
- Analyze and interpret financial statements and the Daily Operating Control (DOC) on a regular basis, informing the dealer of developing trends.
- Direct assessment of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
- Review and reconcile general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable, and floorplan payable, noting and investigating any unusual entries.
- Ensure compliance with applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining required tax forms, payroll taxes, and deposits, income taxes, and retirement plan records.
- Lead a team of employees, ensuring they use proper accounting procedures and maintain accurate records and analyses.
- Liaise with auditors, coordinating and supervising the preparation of information for the annual audit (or review) and physical inventory to minimize audit and review costs.
- Maintain an efficient cash flow system and manage banking relationships.
- Meet with the dealer to evaluate insurance renewals, purchase property and liability insurance, and prepare and process all insurance claims.
- Liaise with the Service Manager to support the negotiation and maintenance of various supplier contracts.
- Work with the dealer to improve revenue and/or reduce expenses to meet or exceed budget and grow the business.
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard the dealerships' assets.
- Continually strive to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealerships.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
- Stay abreast of tax code revisions and advise the dealer regarding operational adjustments needed to accommodate revisions.
- Maintain an up-to-date, complete, and systematic filing system to support accounting and financial records.
- Work with the dealer on Human Resource issues, including the coordination of benefits and submission of WCB payments.
- Ensure all employees meet Operational Health and Safety (OH&S) standards, as required.
- Participate in monthly management meetings to discuss the financial progress, state, and forecasts of the dealerships.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field of study.
- Possession of a professional designation (CPA), considered an asset.
- 2-4 years' experience in a role with similar responsibilities; experience in a similar industry would be considered an asset.
- Strong ability to prepare financial reports, statements, and related projections.
- Experience with reconciling and analyzing financial data.
- Excellent knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Knowledge of accounting and payroll systems (preferably PBS and Paymate).
- Strong understanding of automotive industry standards and trends, considered an asset.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- General understanding of Human Resource practices, including benefits management.
- Ability to effectively lead a team of employees and work in a team setting as well as individually.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
The ideal candidate is a skilled accountant who is looking for professional growth and is willing to play a hands-on role in all aspects of the financial accounting for the dealerships, while bringing a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset to the team.
Ramsay's Auto Sales Ltd. offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including extended health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, 3-weeks' paid vacation, and staff rates for vehicles and services.
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