Controller

**Dawson International Truck Centres // **Are you looking for a chance to be part of something big, something meaningful, something important? How about keeping our vital transportation infrastructure — our roads, highways and bridges — safe for B.C. families and businesses

Dawson International Truck Centres is a full service International, Isuzu, Trail King and Peerless dealership, offering service, parts and sales in four locations across the BC Interior. We support the transportation industry by providing them with the necessary equipment and services for economic growth.

Work for us and you will be a valued member of the Dawson Group, a family owned group of transportation and construction companies serving all of B.C. People First is one of our core values, and we take it seriously. As well, we pride ourselves on acting with Integrity, Excellence and Respect. These values define us and guide all the decisions we make.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson International Truck Centres, working in a permanent, full-time position of
**Controller**, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, you will provide oversight on all financial aspects of the business and drive the company’s financial strategy and planning. Your base location could be in
**Kelowna, Kamloops or Vernon B.C**.

**WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE**
- Hands on financial partner, working collaboratively with management and operations across different branches. Having the ability to manage financial resources, reporting requirements, budgeting targets and data reliability/integrity
- Developing cash management processes and management of credit agreements in conjunction with financing arrangements and bank relationships, in concert with the CFO and Corporate Controller
- Planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes
- Management of the processes for financial forecasting, budgeting, and the preparation of all financial reporting
- Management of credit approval process including maintenance of the credit policy and related processes
- Translate financial statements, production reports, and other key financial metrics into a language that is understandable and usable by all team members, providing ongoing financial guidance, analysis, and forecasting to others
- Preparing timely and accurate reports on financial performance on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
- Evaluating accounting and internal control systems
- Developing and monitoring business performance metrics
- Overseeing Sale tax regulatory reporting and filings
- Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff, mentoring staff in conjunction with succession objectives
- Key contact with service providers including banking, insurance, software and external financial reporting
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the delivery of financial operational excellence by the finance team

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- Bachelor’s Degree in finance and or Business Administration
- 7 years of recent related experience with 5 years of experience in a management position
- CPA designation required
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Must possess an analytical mind with strategic and interpersonal abilities
- Strong mentoring, process improvement and change management skills
- Strong accounting system experience with Vehicle Dealership software background an asset

**BENEFITS**

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include:
**People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence** and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

**The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.