Regional Controller, East - Bilingual

Company : AutoCanada Collision Centres

Position : Regional Controller, East - Bilingual

City : Montreal, QC

Classification : Full Time, Onsite

AutoCanada Collision Centres is looking for a Regional Controller - East to join our growing team!

Reporting to the Chief Controller Collision Centres, and working closely with Director of Operation and Vice President, Collision Centers, the successful candidate will assist in operational accounting of the Collision Centres to ensure financial processes, controls, and policies are fully understood, followed and operational budgets are achieved.

The Regional Controller East is responsible for assisting in the management of the overall accounting and financial reporting operations of the Collision Centres to provide accurate information to Management, including analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports and helping to build and execute the Collision Centres strategy while providing leadership to a team of new and experienced Collision Centre Managers.

It is our goal to be the destination for top talent and we are committed to providing our team members with meaningful and challenging work, an engaging and collaborative environment, recognition for performance, and opportunities for growth and advancement by cultivating a culture of excellence and aspiring to be best-in-class in the industry.

Our goal is to promote the current reputation, services, and attributes of each Collision Centre using the scale and advantages that come with being a part of the AutoCanada Collision Centres family.

Why This is the Perfect Opportunity For You

AutoCanada is a and a , with no small part due to our cutting-edge operational analytics. Join this enthusiastic and highly effective team that has no end to challenging and interesting work.

We are growing, and our mindset is expansionary, with so much potential for the right candidate!

Culture at AutoCanda is everything! Our greatest accomplishment is having a productive culture. Our core values are :

• People
• Operational Excellence
• Customers
• Integrity
• Innovation
• One Team

PROFIT IS THE RESULT NOT THE VISION. That’s why we are looking for a leader who is passionate about the Collision industry and is genuinely motivated by leading and coaching a team to success!

What We Offer

• Industry-leading Pay Plan
• Health and Dental Benefits
• A team full of GRIT passion and perseverance
• An opportunity to be part of an exciting, GROWING BUSINESS
• Company-funded training and continuing education
• Employee Purchase Program
• Multiple opportunities for growth from coast to coast

The Regional Controller Role

• Manage the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure financial functions are reconciled monthly including, but not limited to cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payables, payroll administration and intercompany accounts.
• Review the Collision Centres’ financial statements and related reports, as well as quarterly binders to ensure consistency and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Monitor and review the Collision Centres’ actual vs forecast results to ensure any issues are identified and corrected on a timely basis.
• Communicate the status of budgets regularly to stakeholders; identify risks and contribute ideas for generating profit and / or controlling expenses.
• Assist in the annual strategic planning development and continuous monitoring of the strategic plan to ensure targets are met.
• Monthly monitoring and identification of key income-generating opportunities at the Collision Centres’ level and communication of those data-driven opportunities to Collision Centres’ Management.
• Work closely with the Chief Controller, VP Collision Centres, and Collision Centres Directors of Operations to ensure all financial and accounting needs are met and relevant analysis is performed.
• Full alignment with the overall team including Marketing, Fixed Operations, and Human Resources.
• Ensure all Collision Centres accounting departments comply with Home Office accounting policies, controls, reporting timelines, and procedures.
• Assist various functions of the Finance team on matters such as working capital and cash-flow management (Treasury), as well as follow-up on audit-related matters requiring attention (Financial Reporting).
• Celebrate team successes and cultivate a positive culture of excellence.

What You Bring to the Table

• Completion of Bachelor of Commerce or Master’s degree in accounting from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Designated as a Chartered Professional Accountant.
• A minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Prior experience in an accounting oversight role.
• Previous experience building and mentoring a strong team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting theories, concepts, and practices and the ability to navigate complex, difficult, and / or unprecedented situations.
• In-depth understanding of accounting standards (IFRS GAAP) and operational accounting.
• Knowledge required to determine related to implications of tax, risk, cash flow management, and financial agreements / covenants.
• Previous experience working for a publicly-traded company and an understanding of the procedures and practices required to produce accurate reports and meet reporting timelines would be considered assets.
• Knowledge of Sage Business Works, CDK and Tableau computer systems would be considered assets.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills 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.
• Expert excel skills and be highly skilled in other standard office software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience working with CaseWare would be considered an asset.
• Availability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Availability to work outside normal business hours to collaborate with teams in different time zones.

If for some reason you don’t know Who We Are

AutoCanada is a publicly-traded multi-location automotive dealership group operating in both Canada and the United States with a home base in Edmonton, AB.

Founded in 2006, AutoCanada has expanded significantly and continues to grow. For more information about AutoCanada, check out , , .