Controller

Grand Touring Automobiles has an exciting opportunity to work with the best brands in the world! Our Jaguar Land Rover store is looking for a Controller to join their team!

The Controller is responsible for maintaining an adequate system of accounting records to ensure the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and maximized profit, as well as supervising all accounting functions within the group.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all accounting staff
• Working directly with other members of management to ensure all accounting aspects are correct for their department and relative business matters
• Create, analyze and finalize the month end financial statement and expense reports for a multi franchise dealership
• Post and maintain monthly standard entries
• Reconcile bank statements
• Training office staff as needed
• Prepare taxes and pay accordingly
• Assisting in annual year end audits
• Setting up and maintain accruals for expenses

Requirements:

• 5 Years of prior experience in a controller role at an automotive dealership is required
• CGA/CPA designation is required
• Previous management experience
• Ability to deal with auditors, government agencies and banks
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to deal with confidential information appropriately
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of integrity
• Excellent analytical, forecast and budgeting skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Must be well versed in accounting
• Experienced in closing a month, creating financial statements, controlling costs, and all aspects of the accounting office in a dealership setting
• Be able to explain technical financial data in an understandable manner
• Complete understanding and knowledge of CDK (formally ADP) systems.

We offer very attractive compensation plans, health and dental benefits and much more.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
• Additional pay: Bonus pay
• Benefits:
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Automotive Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
• Controller: 5 years (preferred)
• Deal Posting: 2 years (preferred)
• Financial Statement: 5 years (preferred)
• CDK Software: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person