The Leisure Days RV Group is Canada’s largest RV dealership network, proudly operating over 25 dealerships across Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
The company has an exciting career opportunity a full-time, Assistant Controller, based out of Ottawa Ontario.
Overview:
The Assistant Controller oversees all aspects of financial management for one or more company dealerships. This includes accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and payroll. The Assistant Controller balances the needs of local leadership with that of the senior management team.
The Assistant Controller is a trainee in order to learn the roles, processes, systems and internal timelines in order to eventually fulfill all aspects of a Controller role.
This is an on-site position in the Ottawa area, working Monday to Friday with evening or weekend work required to meet quarterly and annual deadlines.
We offer:
- A collegial work environment
- Competitive Compensation: $85 – 100K, depending on experience, plus eligibility for an annual year-end bonus
- Group Benefits, RRSP Plan with employer match
- Training in support of your role
Reports to: Controller
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
- Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
- Monitor cash flow.
- Prepare financial statements and reports for management and stakeholders.
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Collaborate with other departments to analyze financial data and provide insights for decision making.
- Process bi-weekly payroll, manage employee records, prepare ROE’s and T4’s.
- Prepare and submit government sales tax and WSIB returns.
- Stay up to date with accounting regulations and best practices.
- Train, mentor and supervise members of the accounting staff (if applicable).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
- Several years of experience in accounting, budgeting and financial planning and analysis.
- CPA designation an asset but not required.
- Experience with dealer management systems (i.e., IDS, PBS, CDK) is an asset.
- Supervisory experience, especially in a financial setting is an asset.
- Proficient in accounting software and other relevant technologies.
- Proficient with MS 365 tools, particularly Excel.
- Financial experience in a dealership setting is an asset.
Essential Skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team (local and decentralized) and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital to the role.
- Professional English written and verbal communication skills.
- French communication skills an asset.
- Highly motivated and ambitious.
If you meet the requirements above, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Leisure Days RV Group is Canada's largest RV dealership network, proudly operating over 25 dealerships across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, with plans for sustainable growth.
Founded in 2003 with the opening of RV Canada in Ottawa, we have grown into a leading, sales-focused organization dedicated to driving results. Our scale and superior purchasing power enable us to provide customers with unmatched access to RV sales, rentals, parts, and services.
As a dynamic and innovative company, we emphasize performance, continuous improvement, and cultivating growth from within. We are committed to providing motivated professionals with opportunities for development and advancement as part of our exciting journey.
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Our hiring process uses third party websites (such as Indeed) and technologies that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with talent sourcing and the resume screening process, helping us to filter and evaluate a large number of applications efficiently. AI tools are used to assist with job description creation, to analyze resumes for relevant skills and qualifications against the job requirements, and to create personalized message templates for candidate communication.
A human recruiter/manager is always responsible for conducting interviews and for the final selection. Please be aware that AI may analyze your application based on its programming and a complete disclosure of AI use in this process will be provided as required by law.
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All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received may be referenced for future staffing requirements.
Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant accreditation (preferred)
Work Location: In person
