Maitland Ford Lincoln, a proud member of the AutoIQ dealership group has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to champion the financial control framework of our dealership.
AutoIQ is an innovative and progressive retail dealership group with eight franchise locations representing Canada’s strongest automotive brands, including virtual e-commerce and special financing divisions. We are proud to employ over 500 team members who share our collective passion for delivering exceptional service to our customers and the communities we serve.
Our ideal candidates are inspiring people leaders, engaging communicators with outstanding business acumen who are passionate about the automotive industry. They have a history of success in developing culture, fostering engaged teams, achieving targeted goals and KPI’s, improving efficiencies and providing an exceptional customer experience.
Job Role Summary:
The Financial Controller has full oversight of all operational accounting functions, ensuring financial integrity, accuracy, and compliance. They will lead day-to-day accounting operations, cash flow management, financial reporting, and internal controls. Additionally, they will oversee health benefit management, payroll administration, and WSIB compliance to support the organization’s workforce and ensure regulatory adherence. They will work closely with the department managers to enhance the overall financial performance, drive operational efficiencies, and maintain rigorous financial discipline.
Primary Accountabilities:
Financial Leadership: Provide oversight for all operational accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy and timeliness.
Health Benefits, Payroll, and WSIB Management: Oversee payroll administration, ensure timely WSIB reporting and compliance, and manage health benefits programs to support employee wellbeing and regulatory compliance.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor accounting department team members, ensuring high standards of performance and collaboration.
Operational Accounting: Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
Cash Flow Management: Ensure effective management of cash flow, liquidity, and working capital across all dealership locations.
Internal Controls: Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial compliance.
Reporting: Prepare and present monthly financial statements and reports to the CFO and executive leadership.
Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in accounting processes. and financial operations, focusing on efficiency and accuracy.
Collaboration: Work closely with managers to support planning, control activities, and strategic decision-making.
Skills Profile:
- Process driven with exemplary organization skills
- Self-motivated, accountable and driven
- Operates with the highest level of integrity and attention to detail
- Positive and solution driven approach to challenges
- Proven multi-tasking skills, effectively managing competing priorities
- Driven to improve efficiencies, collaborate, learn and adapt to changes
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of senior financial experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Post-Secondary Education
- CPA, CA Designation preferred
- Proficient in analysis and creation of business financial statements
- Advanced level Technical/Computer skills required
Why Consider a Career with Maitland Ford Lincoln?
- Growth & Learning: we provide ongoing training, coaching and career path development in our promote-from-within culture
- Innovation: We are a progressive and forward-thinking dealer group (FUN FACT: Our President was recently awarded the 2023 CADA Laureate for Business Innovation!)
- Group Support: We share a set of common core values and operating principles across our dealership group including an exception shared services team
- We care about your well-being: We offer comprehensive benefit coverage including healthcare, dental, LTD and Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Operating Partner Infrastructure: We believe in ownership in the building
- Culture: We provide a positive and collaborative team environment and group support among our shared services teams
- Inventory: Access to extensive shared inventory!
- During your interview, ask us about our inspiring success stories of career growth within AutoIQ!
To apply, please visit www.autoiq.hr4.ca/careers/Controller
AutoIQ is an equal-opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview or by emailing: hr@autoiq.ca.