Controller

Senior Financial Controller – Granby (Automotive Dealership)

Our client, a well-established automotive dealership in Granby, is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to play a key role in financial performance and strategic management. You will be a true business partner for management and actively contribute to operational and financial decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between $100,000 and $140,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
• Group insurance and retirement plan with employer participation
• Vehicle allowance
• Private and bright office
• Employee discounts
• Personal leave bank
• Flexible hours and work/life balance
• Friendly work environment within a committed team
• Reimbursement of professional association fees

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting activities (collections, accounts payable, accrued expenses, fixed assets)
• Ensure monthly closing of the general ledger and analysis/reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Establish annual budgets and analyze departmental profitability; closely monitor financial performance
• Act as a strategic partner by providing financial analysis to guide business decisions
• Participate in planning and overall management of operations
• Identify opportunities for optimization and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Negotiate and manage strategic agreements (financial institutions, group and corporate insurance, etc.)
• Manage and monitor regulatory files (CNESST, tax authorities, etc.) and ensure compliance
• Assist in preparing the year-end tax filing
• Supervise, motivate, and support the current team
• Coordinate inter-departmental efforts and ensure smooth daily operations

Profile Sought

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience
• Experience in the automotive sector (a significant asset)
• Mobilizing leadership, excellent influencing and team-building skills
• Big-picture vision and understanding of operational issues of a SME
• Results-oriented, proactive, and decisive
• Ability to thrive in a versatile and dynamic environment
• Autonomy, sound judgment, and high sense of responsibility
• Excellent computer skills

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial control (Controller position or equivalent)

Working Conditions

• Vehicle allowance
• Disability, medical, and life insurance
• Work/life balance
• Paid leave
• Employee retirement plan
• Employee discounts
• Competitive compensation
• Free parking

If this position matches your profile, send your application highlighting your experience in financial control and your ability to influence operational results.