Strategic Controller

**About Canada Custom Autoworks (CCAW)**

Canada Custom Autoworks (CCAW) is a leading aftermarket automotive company with 15+ retail locations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. We specialize in wheels, tires, lift kits, and accessories, and proudly own our own proprietary wheel brand.

We are a **growth-oriented, entrepreneurial organization** operating in a multi-entity environment. To support our expansion, we are seeking a highly skilled **Strategic Controller** to oversee accounting operations, strengthen financial processes, and provide strategic analysis to guide decision-making.

**Position Summary**

The Controller will oversee all accounting and finance operations for multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and timely consolidation. This position requires a leader who can evaluate and improve processes, build and document standardized procedures, and develop a strong accounting team.

Beyond core accounting responsibilities, the role will include financial planning, ROI analysis of future initiatives, and regular collaboration with store managers, Territory Managers, and senior leadership. This position does not currently include wholesale operations.

**Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance**
- Manage the accounting cycle for multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and consolidations.
- Oversee month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.
- Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP and applicable tax regulations (GST/PST, corporate tax).
- Maintain appropriate internal controls and documentation.

**Financial Planning & Analysis**
- Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and rolling cash flow projections.
- Conduct ROI and scenario analysis for new initiatives and capital investments.
- Analyze budget vs. actuals, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Provide monthly financial performance reviews to store managers, Territory Managers, and leadership.

**Process Improvement & Documentation**
- Evaluate and refine accounting processes for efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.
- Standardize intercompany reconciliation procedures.
- Document all processes and standard operating procedures in **Trainual** to ensure clarity and continuity.
- Implement systems and reporting improvements using technology solutions.

**Team Leadership & Development**
- Supervise and mentor the Accounting Manager and accounting staff (AP/AR).
- Foster a culture of accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and enforce accounting policies and ensure team adherence.
- Support hiring and training of staff to build a resilient, capable department.

**Strategic Partnering**
- Work closely with the COO and senior leadership to provide actionable financial insights.
- Engage regularly with operational leaders (store managers, Territory Managers, Director of Operations) to enforce financial discipline.
- Support the preparation of presentations and reports for shareholders.

**Qualifications**
- CPA designation.
- 7-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including multi-entity environments.
- Strong technical knowledge of Canadian GAAP and corporate taxation.
- Demonstrated success in financial forecasting, budgeting, and ROI analysis.
- Experience leading teams and building accounting functions in a complex organization.
- Proficiency with ERP systems; **NetSuite experience highly valued**.
- Advanced proficiency in **Microsoft Excel** (modeling, analysis, reporting).
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Results-driven, professional, and adaptable to changing business needs.

**Core Competencies**
- **Strategic Analysis**: Ability to interpret financials and provide actionable insights.
- **Process Discipline**: Skilled in developing efficient workflows and maintaining strong documentation.
- **Leadership**: Experienced in managing and motivating teams.
- **Business Partnering**: Engages effectively with operational leaders.
- **Professionalism**: Maintains high standards of accuracy, compliance, and integrity.

**Reporting Structure**
- Reports to**:Chief Operating Officer (COO)**:

- Direct Reports**:Accounting Manager (with AP/AR staff under them)**:

- Works closely with**:Director of Operations, Territory Managers, Store Managers, Systems Manager, HR & Admin Coordinator, and Shareholders**

**Closing Statement**

This is a pivotal role in shaping the financial foundation of Canada Custom Autoworks as we continue to grow. We are seeking a **skilled, experienced, and ambitious professional** who can balance technical excellence with strategic insight, and who is motivated to build a best-in-class accounting function in a multi-entity environment.

Pay: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insura