Financial Controller - Wetaskiwin, AB - 2023 (Wetaskiwin, AB)

Experienced Financial Controller required: Legacy Dodge Wetaskiwin

Due to a recent opening we are currently seeking an experienced accounting professional to serve in a leadership role and provide oversight to the accounting and administrative functions of a dealership within our eight dealership Automotive Group. The role is based in Wetaskiwin, Alberta and represents an ideal fit for someone who enjoys a balance of rolling up their sleeves to get the job done in tandem with honing their management skills to bring out the best in others.

The Company: Legacy Dodge Wetaskiwin is a family business composed of strong and committed teams with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs. We employ people who possess ideal characteristics, ability, experience, education and character. Our commitment to excellence is based on our long-standing belief that each of our customers represents the overall success of our business. For more information, please view our websites: https://www.legacydodgewetaskiwin.com/

The Job: The ideal candidate will have previous Controller, Senior Financial Management or Public Accounting experience and the demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate financial activities in a range of settings:

• Month-end close process and preparation of dealer financial statements
• Management reporting
• Payroll activities including semi-monthly payroll processing, employee documentation management, payroll inquiries and fulfillment of statutory requirements
• Cash management
• Vehicle transaction accounting
• Employee benefit program administration
• Preparation of year end materials for external accountants
• Day-to-day supervision of accounting and administrative staff
• Support  software implementation projects
• Ensure compliance with company and manufacturer policies, directives and procedures.
• Corporate accounting, treasury and administrative management.
• Manage special projects at the direction of the Chief Financial Officer and / or Dealership General Managers
• Other related duties as assigned by Senior Management.

The Qualifications recommended/required:

• University Diploma
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Minimum 5 years of management experience
• Accounting system expertise required; knowledge of related in-house dealership computer systems (PBS, CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds) a significant asset
• Understanding of key accounting principles and internal control practices.
• Highly Proficient with Word and Excel programs
• Results driven with a customer focus
• Attention to detail in all areas of work

The Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation with Employee Benefits 
• Welcoming Culture
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Great Team Members and a fun place to work
• $70,000 - $90,000 per year based on qualifications and experience

• **If you pride yourself on building relationships, desire to be part of a successful team, are resourceful, flexible, and dependable with an aptitude for delivering exemplary service, apply today!

Your resume will be kept confidential and on file for a period of six months.  Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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This is a full time position