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Our client is in search of a Controller to join their team!

Looking for a rewarding career in the automotive industry? Ready to make the next step in your accounting career? A growth minded Automotive Group operating in Eastern Newfoundland are seeking a results-driven Controller to join their growing team.

Reporting directly to ownership, the ideal candidate is a seasoned, career focused individual who has a proven track record in leadership, professionalism and with a strong ambition to thrive.

The Role:

• Manage all accounting and payroll operations

• Oversee lead administrators within the individual companies within group

• Prepare and submit dealership financial statements to manufacturers and banks

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for dealership financial statements

• Investigate and complete bank reconciliations

• Generate regular financial reports

• Handle assorted general ledger transactions

• Manage working capital and monthly cash flow requirements

• Oversee the maintenance of employee benefits for dealership staff

• Administer payroll process that aligns with Corporate and Legal best practices

• Process new employees and departures into both dealership and payroll software applications

• Manage employee files

The Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in a senior-level accounting role

• Post Secondary degree/diploma in accounting

• Canadian Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation, considered an asset

• Possess a strong understanding of the financial workings of the automotive industry

• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality

• Ability to self-manage oneself in a fast paced and deadline-oriented role

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The Perks:

• Competitive compensation package

• Health Care Extended Medical & Dental

• Employee Discounts for purchases and services

• Vehicle or vehicle allowance

• Relocation allowance within Canada

We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, gender identity, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

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