Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. Looking for Controller, VW Brand at Ajax, Ontario, Canada Full Time

We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To build great cars, we need great people. That’s why Volkswagen Group Canada pays competitive salaries, offers fringe benefits, and provides unique opportunities for personal and professional growth. We encourage and reward initiative, creativity, teamwork and performance within a fast-paced, stimulating environment. And did we mention that there are really cool Volkswagen and Audi vehicles all over the place?

We are currently looking for a Controller, VW Brand at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON

The Controller, VW Brand, is responsible for assisting in the full-cycle financial planning process within the Volkswagen Brand Controlling team. Specifically, to ensure financial requirements are communicated to stakeholders and follow all internal standards and processes. This role maintains monthly reporting for an integrated reporting system that ensures a fast, consistent and transparent controlling process to steer the business of the VW Brand. The function will support achieving a successful overall financial plan and will have a direct impact on company profitability.

This is a hybrid flex position, based out of the Ajax head office

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the overall budgeting and planning round process.
• Responsible to monitor commitment control using check and balance procedures, four-eye-principles, and early warning processes.
• Provide high level of support in the preparation of financial reporting for VW Brand.
• Responsible to support VW Brand strategic projects from a finance perspective and ensure projects are on track to achieve KPI’s set out in the business case and flag any risks/opportunities that may arise.
• Maintain continuity and operationalize the budget process throughout the organization. Steer all VW Brand departments to ensure plans are being met in terms of strategic assumptions, KPI’s and spending optimization.
• Provide on-going support to NAR and VW AG Controlling colleagues on regular and ad hoc financial topics.
• Performance management of the overall VW Brand Marketing budget including evaluation of budget requests, transfers and reductions.
• Responsible for monthly meetings with VW Brand budget custodians to discuss area’s performance (trends, risks & opportunities) and possible actions to improve the business performance.
• Responsible on accuracy of month end closing for gross margins, incentives, marketing, operational costs and related provisions. This includes management of accruals and the process to accurately forecast accrued liabilities, and ensuring previous year accruals are being released in a timely fashion and utilized to maximum efficiency.
• Preparation and submission of monthly journal entries, supporting the month end close and financial reporting process.
• Preparation of monthly brand profit and cost analysis and variance reporting according to requirements of VGCA, NAR and VW AG.
• Review of financial commitments submitted for Finance approval such as:
• KSRM shopping carts (purchase order requests)
• Payment requests and invoices
• Vehicle PAR’s (project appropriation requests)
• Capital PAR’s (project appropriation requests)
• Contract requests
• Oversee the financial reconciling of VW Dealer Marketing Association (DMA) and Owner loyalty programs, ensuring proper application and compliance with program specifications.
• Evaluate financial scenarios, prepare financial simulations and build logic to measure financial performance
• Vehicle pricing and gross margin analysis by model, review of F2R calculations, identifying areas for improvement and optimization
• External audit support and review of Brand cost general ledger accounts and their associated accruals.
• Preparation of the Variable wholesale program and payment reconciliation
• Annual calculation of landed vehicle costs and maintenance of dealer net pricing
• Acting as back up and support for Controller, Group Controlling

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field and/or relevant work experience
• 5+ years of controlling experience in professional office environment
• Expert understanding of MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
• Communication skills –Written, oral and presentation to influence and negotiate
• Analytical skills – Ability to dissect complex financial processes and identify risks and process improvements
• Ability to respond quickly to changing environment
• Team player that works well under daily and monthly deadlines
• Ability to build and foster strong working relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• SAP Finance experience is an asset
• Business Objects experience is an asset
• Strong understanding of automotive segments & automobile industry trends is an asset
• Strong business acumen – understanding of large, complex organizations and ability to interact with all levels of an organization

What You’ll Get In Return

• A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
• Opportunities for development
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community
• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package
• And much more!

Interested applicants are asked to submit their application by April 5, 2024

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.