Contrôleur/Controller

AutoCanada Inc.•Montreal, QC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

AutoCanada is the largest Canadian owned and publicly traded automotive dealer group operating in Canada and the US. We are innovative, data-driven and our commitment to our Team Members, customers and operational excellence fuels our success. Our dealership Team Members are at the heart of our success, building long-lasting, trust-based relationships with customers across Canada. Our national network provides opportunities and support to build the career that’s right for you. Working here is fast-paced, non-stop, and a little unpredictable—and we love it.

Requirements

Completion of post-secondary education in accounting or a related field
A minimum of 5 years or more of relevant work experience
A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Excellent verbal/written communication combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful
Detail oriented, self-motivated, and resourceful
Excellent skills in Word and Excel. Highly skilled in standard office software (MS Office, SharePoint, etc.)
Must be bilingual in French and English as this role will require to communicate, written and oral in both languages.
Availability to work in store, 2-3 times per week - details to be discussed

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or working towards CPA designation considered an asset
Experience working in a dealership would be considered an asset
Knowledge of CDK, Reynolds and Reynolds and Tableau computer systems would be considered an asset
Experience managing large corporate sales accounts would be considered an asset
Previous sales experience, preferably B2B (business to business) is considered an asset
Strong knowledge of CDK and/or ADP is considered an asset
Experience working with CaseWare is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Financial planning, budgeting, and expense control
Oversee or perform tasks to ensure that financial functions are reconciled monthly including (but not limited to): cash, accounts receivables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payables, manufacturer statements, payroll administration, vehicle deal commissioning, intercompany accounts
Meet all monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines as required by Home Office and the Dealer Principal/GM’s including monthly reconciliations, monthly and quarterly reporting, financial analysis, year-end reporting, etc.
Review and ensure compliance with both Financial and People and Culture policies provided by Home Office
Attend senior management meetings related to forecasting and budgeting
Mentor direct reports and monitor performance
Complete analysis or requests made by the Dealer Principal or General Managers of the individual store