Controller

CONTROLLER

On behalf of our client, Petrie Ford, MNP Executive Search and Professional Recruitment is recruiting for a Controller to join their team located in Kingston, Ontario. Petrie Ford has been recognized for its outstanding customer service and sales knowledge and has a new state-of-the-art, 30,000+ square foot location.

Reporting to and working closely with the General Manager, the Controller is responsible for managing the overall financial position of the dealership and providing leadership and strategic direction for the dealership’s short
- and long-term objectives. This role is responsible for proactively managing reporting and forecasting and the overall direction of the accounting and financial analysis of the operations. As part of the leadership team, the Controller will guide the dealership in achieving business objectives and interpret and recommend improvements to influence operational decision-making so that management can lead an efficient and effective organization. The Controller develops the financial well-being of the dealership by providing financial projections and accounting services, preparing growth plans, and directing staff.

**Key Responsibilities**

Strategic Financial Planning
- Develop financial strategies to guide the dealership into achieving business objectives
- Lead the finance and accounting functions including annual budgeting, forecasting, business planning, reporting, capital planning, audits and cost control
- Translate the strategic and business plans for financial planning and accounting into operational plans
- Provide the General Manager with historical, current, and future projected information and analysis about organizational performance
- Provide advice and guidance to the General Manager about areas of concern and opportunities for improvement
- Develop, direct, and provide financial analysis of operations by evaluating trends, studying revenue opportunities, establishing critical measurements, accumulating resources, and resolving problems
- Develop financial performance for annual budgeting, forecasting, business planning, project reporting, audits, and cost control
- Recommend new practices and/or innovative opportunities in alignment with summary budgeting and financial reporting
- Using a risk management framework, identify all risks to the organization, and develop and implement plans to mitigate these risks
- Manage the overall financial position of the company through the assessment and evaluation of long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts

**Operational Performance Measurement**
- Provide management oversight of the day-to-day operational accounting and finances of the company
- Maintain effective and efficient accounting systems, processes, and practices based on recognized accounting principles, policies, procedures
- Provide financial benchmarking and operational guidance on dealership management and cost containment to operate a highly productive and high-quality operation
- Assist team managers with their performance of services within the dealership through the effective establishment, communication, and measurement of performance expectations
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
- Establish monthly reporting, annual forecasting/budgeting, project reporting, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for General Manager’s review
- Develop and approve financial policies and procedures and ensure data and information are brought forward to inform the development of financial, procurement, security, and risk management policies
- Communicate, engage, and interact with internal and external stakeholders and maintain relationships with auditors and financial institutions

**Experience and Qualifications**
- A post-secondary degree in finance or business with Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, complemented by 5 to 10 years working in a senior role. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- A forward thinker with entrepreneurial and strategic business sense
- Ability to plan, organize and lead the implementation of plans and processes
- Must also demonstrate the following skills through past relevant leadership and management experience: strategic financial stewardship of company resources; exceptional financial planning, analysis, and reporting; organization, time management, and problem-solving; operational performance measurements and improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to provide leadership to a team and to work in a team environment
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency with computerized financial systems, contact management systems, and databases are assets

If you are an energetic, hands-on and results-oriented individual, you will want to explore this exciting opportunity.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kingston, ON K7M 4X6: r