High Volume Car Dealership Looking for Financial Controller at Barrie, ON Full Time

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general ledger accountability, financial reporting, financial profitability analysis and other special projects as assigned.

Key Result Areas
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• Manage the general ledger, monthly closing process and preparation of timely and accurate monthly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee AP, AR, Payroll, Warranty, Banking, Inventory financing and Deal posting transactions along with commissions and incentives calculation.
• Responsible for cash management including timely reconciliation of bank accounts, preparation of cash flow and cash forecast reports.
• Prepare and review journal entries and monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts. Ensure the general ledger accounts are reconciled with resolution to reconciling items and contain appropriate supporting backup in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and complete year-end financial process for auditors– including accruals, amortization journal entries, working paper schedules, account reconciliations.
• Keep up to date the policies and procedures relating to accounting areas assigned. Assure standard accounting procedures established by the respective OEM and Holding company are adhered to.
• Support the annual budgeting and planning process. Assist the GM to establish forecasts to meet financial targets. Provide financial analysis and expertise to support management decision-making including explanations of variances between budget, prior year, forecast and actual results.
• Work closely with General Manager to support the business unit(s) with respect to inventory management, fixed operation scheduling and optimizing utilization of resources, purchasing, inventory financing and car delivery status, by collecting, interpreting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Responsible for Employee Benefit Plan accounting including Heath & Dental Plan, RRSP, and Retirement Compensation Plan, by monitoring and reviewing activities to ensure compliance to plan contracts
• Communicate with operations and department managers to solve communication problems regarding deal posting documentation, financing, receiving, invoicing, transfers and inventory related issues, and train them in proper procedures.
• Comply with local, provincial and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place, documented and working as designed.
• Make recommendations to increase operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Improve processes related to above duties and responsibilities

Competencies

• Problem Solving and Innovation: Works well alone and in groups to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Meets challenges with resourcefulness and generates suggestions for improving work; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Organizational Support: Follows all policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Communication: Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; participates in meetings and demonstrates group discussion skills; Writes clearly and informatively; Reads and interprets written information effectively; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Self-Management: Assess own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Seeks increased responsibilities and volunteers readily; Shares expertise with others; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Attendance/Dependability/Flexibility: Takes responsibility for own actions and thrive to meet deadlines and business needs and expectations; Follows manager’s directions; Keeps commitments and completes tasks on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Deals effectively with frequent delays, unexpected events and changes in/or approaches/methods to best fit the situation.
• Quality/Cost Management: Meets productivity standards and completes work in timely manner; Looks for ways to improve and promote safety and quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality, accuracy and thoroughness; conserves organizational resources.
• Teamwork: Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Treats fellow employees with respect; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Shows respect and sensitivity for others; Includes employees in planning, decision making, and process improvement.

Required Qualifications
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• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline
• Accounting designation (CPA), or an equivalent combination of related experience and education.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with automobile environment preferred.
• 5+ years in supervisory role.
• Must be a self-starter and able to deliver results by meeting monthly and yearly closing deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location