BMT Group Services is an industry leader in commercial transport vehicle parts, sales & service. We are Vancouver Island's exclusive dealer for Hino Trucks, Cummins Engines, Alexander Dennis Bus, Spartan Chassis and Denso Parts. We are committed to the success of our people and customers through integrity, diversity, excellence and teamwork. We believe it is our privilege and responsibility to provide our customers with expert solutions and the highest standards of service.
BMT Group Services is seeking a Controller to join our team. This full-time, permanent position is based in North Saanich, BC, and directly reports to the General Manager.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Controller is responsible for management of the financial administration, reporting, and control systems for their respective business units (BUs). This includes providing support, analysis and advice on all financial matters to the BU leads at their sites. Included in these responsibilities is working directly with leaders at each business unit to prepare and analyze budgeting and forecasting. Acting as a direct conduit between the Finance department and the individual BUs, the Controller enables operational excellence by planning, communicating and executing both Finance and Company-wide initiatives. The Controller is responsible for accounting responsibilities, overseeing AR and AP, completing banking cash flows, reconciling GL accounts, and preparing financial reports.
DUTIES:
Planning and Compliance
- Liaises directly with General Manager to review inputs, prepare and analyze budget information
- Liaises with General Manager and Finance Department to prepare monthly and quarterly forecasting information and expected final result (EFR) reporting
- Oversees unique financial compliance requirements at BMT Group & Island Hino
- Assists with preparation of documents and required responses to year-end audit requests
Financial Reporting
- Collates required accruals and adjustments, then prepares and/or reviews monthly journal entries needed to be booked as part of month-end reporting
- Directs the preparation and interpretation of the monthly financial information, including comparison to budget/forecast
- Analyzes the financial results and performance of the company and assists Finance Department in interpreting and responding to this information to achieve established goals
- Ensures that accounting policies, procedures and controls are in place for the company
Staff Management and Development
- Manages the workflow of up to 2 direct reports, provides ongoing leadership, talent management, recruitment and coaching for these positions
- Leads team of direct reports through regular check-ins, team meetings, frequent informal communications and administration of the formal employee performance management meetings
- Ensures appropriate training is in place and complete for each direct report
- Empowers each direct report in order to enable performance improvement and enhancement while looking for development potential and opportunities for each individual
Accounting Duties
- Prepares and processes GST, PST, CRA, E-Health & WCB Returns, CARM, TSBC
- Manages recurring journal entries
- Reconciles balance sheet accounts
- Oversees daily, weekly, and monthly revenue and expenses
- Acknowledges and communicates deficits and cash flow with GM daily
- Implements insurance, including commercial, vehicle, and garage policies
- Processes and manages all payments through financial institutions
- Corresponds and reports to financial institutions for compliance and account maintenance
- Prepares audits and ensures compliance for auto loans and vehicle inventory
- Prepares commission payroll reporting
- Manages employee expenses
- Sets up and manages accounting software
- Manages FB software accountability when merging to QBO
- Troubleshoots software issues, identifies errors in billings and transactions, corrects issues, and trains staff
- Handles daily processing, troubleshooting, procedure implementation, and follow-up
- Processes credit applications for customers and vendors
- Tracks lease agreements
- Tracks cost reporting for inventory and COGS
- Manages petty cash
Other
- Maintains awareness of emerging audit, tax, legal and economic developments that could have an impact on the company
- Acts as a leader and ambassador for the Finance team in interaction with the various other departments
General
- Protects organization’s values by keeping information confidential
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge
- A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a degree in accounting or a related discipline supplemented by a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience that includes working at a management level in a Finance or Accounting environment.
- Accounting designation would be an asset.
- Experience with supporting multi-site business operations is an asset.
- Experience in automotive, truck, or transport industry an asset.
- Experience working with complex systems.
- Experience working with multiple business units.
- Knowledge of auto loan and finance compliance.
Skills
- Strong business acumen, accounting technical, analysis skills, and ability to think critically
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to resolve conflict and persuade others
- Proven interpersonal skills; dynamic team player able to inspire, work alongside, engage others, build networks and develop trusting relationships
- Strong technical skills (Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized and manage time of self and direct reports efficiently
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, facilitate resolution of issues, and evaluate operational performance results and variances to budget/forecast
- Demonstrated ability to establish courses of action for self and others
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead, mentor, and coach staff
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT BMT GROUP SERVICES:
- Financial Wellbeing - Compensation package which includes a competitive salary, employer matched RRSPs & individual and company driven performance bonuses.
- Health & Wellness - Your wellbeing is important to us. That's why you and your family will be well taken care of through our comprehensive extended health & dental benefits package, as well as our employee wellness and assistance programs.
- Our culture believes in powering your potential - We provide access to continued training programs and promote growth through hands-on experience in an environment that values curiosity, innovation and developing the talent of the future, today.
- Diversity & Inclusion - We celebrate diverse perspectives, and you will be part of a team focused on building a more diverse workforce to enhance our competitive position and enrich our culture.
- Health and Safety Fundamentals - We believe that a healthy and safe work environment is a pillar of our culture and success, that’s why we champion and promote proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $91,903.00-$114,878.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Saanich, BC V8L 5V5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 10 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CPA Designation (preferred)
Work Location: In person
