Controller

**WANT TO WORK for one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies?**

Dilawri Group In Ontario is now actively searching for an experienced automotive **Controller** to join our team. The role oversees the accounting function for multiple dealerships in the west end of the GTA. Travel will be required between dealerships and our regional head office in Mississauga.
- Have experience in a Controller's role, in a dealership environment
- Is a graduate of an accounting academic program, either college or university level
- Strong knowledge of CDK, OneEighty, and Excel

**Responsibilities**:

- Supervise, lead and direct all aspect of the Accounting Department
- Implement systems, scheduling and procedures in the Accounting Department
- Control and manage Dealership financial activities, such as the cash flow, preparation of the budget, auditing of the books of accounts, purchases, fixed assets and insurance
- Supervise all accounting functions and staff
- Monitor the supervision of accounts receivable and sales/purchases of vehicle documentation
- Cooperate with the dealer in the long-term planning, cash flow management and the allocation of funds
- Monitor monthly and year-to-date operating statements
- Supervise the preparation of write-off depreciation and prepaid expenses
- Analyze and review wholesale liability - lease and rental vehicles against amount shown by the financial company
- Conduct an analytical review of monthly financial statements highlighting; deviations from budget, unusual increases/decreases in revenue and expenses, providing explanations for each
- Design accounting policies and procedures for all departments
- Keep in touch with financial institutions regarding lines of credit and fund management
- Analyze studies of general economic, business and financial conditions, as well as their repercussions on the Dealership’s policies and operations
- Supervise and manage the production of the Dealership’s annual report
- Evaluate the Dealership’s financial position and issue regular financial and operating reports
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the maintenance of the Dealership’s financial structure to derive maximum tax benefits
- Ensure that all financial activities of the Dealership are accurately carried out, documented and recorded
- Support the General Manager in managing cash flows and follow-up on ongoing contracts and accounts receivables
- Work with the General Manager in preparing the financial forecasts and budgets for each department
- Represent the dealer both within the Dealership and with respect to external activities
- Prepare the detailed monthly financial statements, in keeping with the dealer’s instructions and the manufacturer’s time frame and format; ensure that all manufacturer accounts are up-to-date and accurate, in particular those concerning warranty claims, discounts, interest rate protection and industry advertising
- Negotiate and supervise the various supplier contracts
- Regularly analyze financial reports and the daily control of operations, and notify the General Manager of developing trends
- Approve credit before customer accounts are opened
- Establish an account collection policy and supervise the follow-up of accounts receivable
- Issue detailed financial statements and management reports for the department managers
- Maintain an efficient cash flow management system, to provide for cash needs, and make recommendations for the profitable use of surplus cash
- Manage the evaluation of the amortization rates applicable to the fixed assets
- Analyze the ledger and the accounts recorded
- Review the reconciliation of the accounts in the general ledger with external resources, to ensure that bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, accounts payable to the manufacturer and inventory financing are accurate
- Keep up-to-date on amendments to the Income Tax Act and notify the General Manager of any operational adjustments required
- Ensure compliance with all government financial regulations
- Establish reserves for losses to cover contingent liabilities
- Ensure that all office employees use appropriate accounting methods and maintain accurate records
- Participate in management meetings providing the documents required for such meetings to proceed
- Meet with department managers to examine the financial statements, and stress the situation in need of improvement, if applicable
- Approve adjustments to the inventory accounts
- Prepare a daily management report
- Recruit, interview, hire, train and dismiss accounting employees
- Ensure that all employee records are current and complete
- Supervise the administration of Group Health Plan and other benefits/programs
- Perform other tasks, based on management requirements and instructions

**Qualifications**:

- 3+ years of Accounting experience, dealership experience preferred.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- University degree or equivalent in the field of Chartere