Assistant Controller

at  Acura Sherway

DESCRIPTION

Leeder Automotive is an automotive group comprised of multiple dealerships located throughout the GTA. Our mission is to provide our customers with an unsurpassed automotive experience. We combine exceptional customer service with innovative technology in automotive retail to make buying, leasing and servicing vehicles fast, easy, and convenient.
We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inspiring work environment and we offer a competitive compensation package, benefits, employee discounts, paid time off and professional development throughout your employment.
One of our locations is looking for a dedicated Assistant Controller. Reporting to the Group Controller and General Manager, this position is responsible for maintaining the accounting system in accordance with guidelines, preparing accurate financial statements, managing cash flow, reconciling accounts, and overseeing payroll and tax preparations.
As Assistant Controller, you would need skills in team leadership, organizational management, communication, financial acumen, customer service, and a solid understanding of the automotive industry. Additionally, proficiency in using relevant software for inventory tracking, sales reporting, and customer relationship management would be valuable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Completion of a post-secondary education in accounting or related field.
• Experience working in a dealership/automotive environment.
• CPA designation, or equivalent, or working towards your designation.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and submission.
• Understanding of cash management and forecasting, experience with reconciliations, and payroll experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for compiling information, preparing reports, and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail in preparing financial documents, reports, and managing inventory adjustments.

• Maintain the Standard Accounting System in accordance with the Dealership’s and Leeder Automotive’ s guidelines.
• Prepare and submit a complete and accurate financial statement by the 10th of each month.
• Control all posted documents, including time records, vehicle deals, commissions, and additions and changes to inventory.
• Maintain an effective cash management system. Forecast cash needs.
• Reconcile all schedules and accounts monthly i.e., flooring account, all accounts receivables, car accounts.
• Approve adjustments to inventory and receivable accounts.
• Post all new vehicle and pre-owned vehicle deals in the Accounting System.
• Reconcile the GL accounts to the bank statement on a monthly basis.
• Hire, train, and supervise office / administrative personnel.
• Analyze and organize office operations and procedures.
• Assist in completion of annual review/audit.
• Prepare payroll i.e., commissions, benefit amounts, accounts receivable, taxable benefits, etc., and submit to the Group Controller at Leeder Automotive to process payroll. Post payroll.
• Prepare tax reports, tax deposits and tax returns in a timely, accurate manner.
• Prepare employee Group Benefit payments and RRSP contributions on a monthly basis.
• Stay abreast of current factory incentives and code deliveries on dealership computer system.
• Prepare monthly floor plan report for use in commission calculations.
• Prepare sales commission/chargeback detail reports.
• Manage the payoff of vehicles floor plan and work with bank representatives.
• Compile information and prepare reports as requested by Managers, General Manager, or Group Controller.
• Forward all terminations to Human Resources to initiate termination procedures.
• Maintain confidential employee files.
• Maintain a professional appearance and tidy work station.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the General Manager or Group Controller.
• On an annual basis, coordinate and execute the annual filing switchover and shredding of old files.
• Coordinate and / or cooperate with special projects or tasks as assigned.