Our client, Davenports Auto Parts in Orangeville, ON, is looking for an experienced Controller who will be responsible for the accurate and timely financial management of the organization. This is an in-person, in the office role.
Davenports is locally owned since 1972, and is a successful and growing community-minded business with locations in Orangeville, Shelburne, Alliston and Bradford. And is committed to providing:
- Integrity, honesty and truthfulness.
- Exceptional, respectful, consistent and accurate service.
- Qualified, friendly, trusted, dependable and down to earth professionals.
The successful applicant will be responsible for accounting operations, production of monthly and annual financial reports, and maintenance of accounting records. Davenports offers a competitive compensation package including employee medical and dental benefits, with the ability to make positive and lasting impact.
Role Responsibilities:
- Developing internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration, and other activities.
- Coordinating and directing budgeting, procurement, inventory, investment activities, and financial planning.
- Ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulatory requirements and professional standards.
- Establishing and maintaining financial controls with the accounting department.
- Preparing and presenting financial reports and risk analysis.
- Creating budgets and forecasts.
- Guiding financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Providing support to management, particularly in commercial and financial matters.
- Creating reports that help senior leadership understand company financials.
- Being responsible for the company general ledger.
- Availability to conduct practical and hands on work to ensure goals for financial reporting are met.
- Leadership of several direct reports.
Role Requirements:
- Proven work experience in accounting or a related field.
- Experience working with SAGE.
- Understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
- Understanding of economic principles, financial markets, and banking.
- Understanding of financial data analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
- Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills.
- Proven experience in financial project management.
- Advanced computer skills, specifically in Excel.
- Must be able to communicate financial information into sound business language so people of all levels can understand.
- Knowledge of federal regulation on taxes and reporting.
- Deep understanding of finance.
- Above average communication and organization skills, ability to problem solve.
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