Controller

CSN Collision (Canada) Inc. safely repairs more than 200,000 vehicles a year helping Canadians get back on the road with the trust and comfort of knowing their vehicle has been returned to like new condition. Since 2002, CSN has grown to become the leader in collision repair with 350+ collision repair centers across Canada, USA and Italy.

**Position Overview**:
CSN is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Controller to oversee the financial operations of our corporately owned collision centres in Canada. The Controller will manage full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for both our existing shops and new locations as we continue to grow. The Controller will build and lead a high performing accounting team to manage the accounting and financial reporting. They will play a key role in our corporate owned shops. They will report directly to the Senior Manager, Finance and support strategic initiatives across the organization.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage the full-cycle accounting function, including AP, AR, general ledger.
- Manage month-end/year-end close processes for all corporate and shop locations.
- Manage HST submissions and payments along with corporate tax installments.
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals junior and senior level staff
- Oversee financial reporting, preparing accurate and timely statements, management reports, and KPIs to support decision-making.
- Implement and maintain standardization of accounting processes at the shop level and transferring data into the centralized accounting system.
- Assist with the transition of standard shop level management system as it affects the accounting for the shops.
- Assist with the standardization and transitioning of the accounting for the corporately owned shops to Microsoft Dynamics ERP system.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
- Coordinate and support external financial audits, tax audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions to optimize financial performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the head office accounting team, operations, HR, and procurement to provide financial guidance for key initiatives.
- Identify process improvements and efficiencies across accounting and finance functions.

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications**:

- CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting designation required
- Advanced degree ( MBA) preferred
- 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with 3-5 years in a managerial or controller role
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE), corporate compliance, and tax regulations
- Experience leading multi-site accounting teams
- Experience implementing an ERP system an asset
- Proficient in ERP systems, advanced Excel
- Experience with collision centre management system an asset (i.e. Nexsyis or similar)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

**Benefits**

- A dynamic and collaborative corporate environment
- Opportunity to lead and build a high-performing MSO Accounting team
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Competitive compensation, bonus and benefits package
- The chance to have a meaningful impact on a growing organization

**Career Path**:
As CSN continues to expand, there will be many opportunities that develop. This position will allow for the opportunity to develop a leadership role for future career opportunities.