Our organization is seeking a skilled Senior Financial Accountant to join their team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Financial Planning and Analysis: Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly financial reports, analyze results, and highlight trends and deviations to management.
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in creating and managing financial budgets and forecasts, and analyze financial performance against these goals.
* Cash Management: Maintain an effective cash management system and forecast cash needs to ensure the business has adequate funds.
* Internal Controls: Establish and manage internal financial controls and policies to safeguard assets, ensure accountability, and mitigate risks.
* Team Leadership: Oversee the accounting office staff, provide coaching, mentoring, and career development to attract, retain, and develop the team.
* Operational Support: Provide financial reports and analysis to department managers to help them understand their performance and develop action plans for improvement.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with industry standards and relevant financial laws and regulations.
Qualified Accountant with 5-10 years PQE prior experience in the automotive industry essential. A strategic mindset with a pragmatic approach to drive operational excellence and financial growth.
Expertise in general ledger, financial statement preparation, and month-end closing procedures. Exceptional ability to interpret financial data, identify issues, and provide actionable insights.
Proven ability to lead and mentor an accounting team, and strong written and oral communication skills to liaise with management and staff.
A high level of organization and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all financial matters.
Competence in various financial management software and systems used by dealerships.
Experience in CDK/Autoline a major advantage.
Requirements:
* Qualified Accountant with 5-10 years PQE
* Prior experience in the automotive industry essential
* Strategic mindset with a pragmatic approach
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* High level of organization and attention to detail