Financial Controller

Job Description:

Algoma Chrysler is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented dealership controller to oversee our financial operations, drive profitability, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This high-impact role requires expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management to support the dealership’s continued growth.

While an accounting designation is not required, we are looking for individuals with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Job Type:

Permanent; Full-Time

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with availability to work after hours

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Reporting:
   • Oversee all dealership accounting and bookkeeping activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
   • Prepare and analyze financial statements, profit-and-loss reports, and cash flow statements.
   • Reconcile accounts monthly and conduct financial analyses to support business decisions.
2. Regulatory Compliance & Internal Controls:
   • Manage and prepare payroll, account payables & receivables, and fixed assets while maintaining financial records.
   • Implement and monitor internal controls to protect dealership assets and prevent fraud.
3. Strategic Planning & Business Support:
   • Provide financial insights to department managers to improve sales, service, and parts operations.
   • Work closely with dealership leadership to optimize profitability and efficiency.
4. Leadership & Team Development:
   • Promote continuous improvement and best practices in financial management.
   • Support hiring and personnel management and various HR responsibilities.
5. Operational & Administrative Duties:
   • Handle high-value transactions and multiple financial processes simultaneously.
   • Maintain dealership filing systems for financial and administrative records.
   • Work with various financial and office systems, including payroll and reporting tools.
   • Provide the Dealer Principal with financial insights to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work with programs such as Excel and Word.
• Willing to work with technology and learn Dealership Management System (DMS).
• Team-oriented and able to work well with Parts, Service, and Sales personnel at all 4 dealership locations.
• Excellent multi-tasker and independent thinker.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Prior Automotive Accounting experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid G driver’s license.

Experience:

• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Must have a strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Prior experience in a bookkeeping/accounting role is required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary along with Benefits Package (after 3 months).
• Additional Employee Benefits (Vehicle Purchase Program & Vehicle Servicing Discounts).
• A friendly work environment.

Contact Information

Apply below or submit a resume to Wayne Legge at wlegge@manitoulinchrysler.ca.

Alternatively, you may drop off a resume in person at one of our Algoma Chrysler locations in Espanola, Elliot Lake, or Spragge.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Algoma Chrysler