Regional Controller, East - Bilingual

Company: AutoCanada Collision Centres

Position: Regional Controller, East - Bilingual

City: Montreal, QC

Classification: Full Time, Onsite

AutoCanada Collision Centres is looking for a Regional Controller - East to join our growing team!

Reporting to the Chief Controller – Collision Centres, and working closely with the Director of Operation and Vice President, Collision Centers, the successful candidate will assist in operational accounting of the Collision Centres to ensure financial processes, controls, and policies are fully understood, followed, and operational budgets are achieved.

The Regional Controller – East is responsible for assisting in the management of the overall accounting and financial reporting operations of the Collision Centres to provide accurate information to Management, including analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports and helping to build and execute the Collision Centres strategy while providing leadership to a team of new and experienced Collision Centre Managers.

It is our goal to be the destination for top talent and we are committed to providing our team members with meaningful and challenging work, an engaging and collaborative environment, recognition for performance, and opportunities for growth and advancement by cultivating a culture of excellence and aspiring to be best-in-class in the industry.

What We Offer

• Industry-leading Pay Plan
• Health and Dental Benefits
• A team full of GRIT – passion and perseverance
• An opportunity to be part of an exciting, GROWING BUSINESS
• Company-funded training and continuing education
• Employee Purchase Program
• Multiple opportunities for growth from coast to coast

The Regional Controller Role

• Manage the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure financial functions are reconciled monthly including, but not limited to cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payables, payroll administration, and intercompany accounts.
• Review the Collision Centres’ financial statements and related reports, as well as quarterly binders to ensure consistency and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Monitor and review the Collision Centres’ actual vs forecast results to ensure any issues are identified and corrected on a timely basis.
• Communicate the status of budgets regularly to stakeholders; identify risks and contribute ideas for generating profit and/or controlling expenses.
• Assist in the annual strategic planning development and continuous monitoring of the strategic plan to ensure targets are met.
• Monthly monitoring and identification of key income-generating opportunities at the Collision Centres’ level and communication of those data-driven opportunities to Collision Centres’ Management.
• Work closely with the Chief Controller, VP Collision Centres, and Collision Centres Directors of Operations to ensure all financial and accounting needs are met and relevant analysis is performed.
• Ensure all Collision Centres accounting departments comply with Home Office accounting policies, controls, reporting timelines, and procedures.
• Assist various functions of the Finance team on matters such as working capital and cash-flow management (Treasury), as well as follow-up on audit-related matters requiring attention (Financial Reporting).
• Celebrate team successes and cultivate a positive culture of excellence.

What You Bring to the Table

• Completion of Bachelor of Commerce or Master’s degree in accounting from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Designated as a Chartered Professional Accountant.
• A minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Prior experience in an accounting oversight role.
• Previous experience building and mentoring a strong team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting theories, concepts, and practices.
• In-depth understanding of accounting standards (IFRS GAAP) and operational accounting.
• Knowledge required to determine related to implications of tax, risk, cash flow management, and financial agreements/covenants.
• Availability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Availability to work outside normal business hours to collaborate with teams in different time zones.

Apply Now!

For more information on our Company, please visit our website at www.autocan.ca. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At AutoCanada, we are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.