Assistant Controller

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Assistant Financial Controller Position

Full Job Description

We are an automobile dealership in Midland, Ontario. Our company values its customers and employees and is invested in principles for success. We value doing business with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Summary

Midland Chrysler is expanding and actively seeking Assistant Financial Controller for the dealership.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits!

• Group Benefits package
• Work/life balance
• Training and support programs

The Dealership Assistant Financial Controller controls the financial affairs of the organization. This position prepares financial statements with supporting schedules to assist the Controller of the dealership and is responsible for monitoring the dealership’s financial accounting practices.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Minimum of three years of automotive or related industry experience
• University Degree preferred
• Accounting designation is an asset
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze business process and maintain internal controls
• Proficient with PBS system (is an asset); ability to operate PC-based software, e.g. Excel, Outlook, Word
• Adhere to accounting policies, practices, standards, and controls of the dealership and oversee the maintenance of all books and records recording dealership assets, liabilities, ownership investments, and revenue and expense transactions
• Manage month-end close process and timing. Prepare and review monthly trial balances, general ledger detail postings, financial statements and other financial reports and statistics. Distribute reviewed financial reports on a timely basis to management
• Identify, investigate, and correct errors. Audit and resolve any anomalies encountered in daily financial transactions as recorded by others and ensure the accuracy of daily transfers of transactions
• Control all documents, including time records, vehicle deals and commission vouchers
• Direct all accounting functions to include credit and collections, Accounts Payable, payroll, fixed assets, general accounting, and cash management
• Ensure compliance with all applicable governmental finance regulations, including filings and/or maintenance of required forms, property tax, sales tax filings, etc.
• Recommend changes to continuously improve systems and financial performance.

Personal Attributes

• Passion, motivation, focus and leadership skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills

APPLY FOR A REWARDING CAREER TODAY!

We thank all applicants for their response; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Midland Chrysler is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter (or email).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person