
Controller
CSN Collision Centres
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Oakville • 🇨🇦 Canada
Visit company websiteJob Level
SeniorLead
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Manage the full-cycle accounting function, including AP, AR, general ledger.
- Manage month-end/year-end close processes for all corporate and shop locations.
- Manage HST submissions and payments along with corporate tax installments.
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals junior and senior level staff
- Oversee financial reporting, preparing accurate and timely statements, management reports, and KPIs to support decision-making.
- Implement and maintain standardization of accounting processes at the shop level and transferring data into the centralized accounting system.
- Assist with the transition of standard shop level management system as it affects the accounting for the shops.
- Assist with the standardization and transitioning of the accounting for the corporately owned shops to Microsoft Dynamics ERP system.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
- Coordinate and support external financial audits, tax audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions to optimize financial performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the head office accounting team, operations, HR, and procurement to provide financial guidance for key initiatives.
- Identify process improvements and efficiencies across accounting and finance functions.
Requirements
- CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting designation required
- Advanced degree ( MBA) preferred
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with 3–5 years in a managerial or controller role
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE), corporate compliance, and tax regulations
- Experience leading multi-site accounting teams
- Experience implementing an ERP system an asset
- Proficient in ERP systems, advanced Excel
- Experience with collision centre management system an asset (i.e. Nexsyis or similar)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Benefits
- A dynamic and collaborative corporate environment
- Opportunity to lead and build a high-performing MSO Accounting team
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Competitive compensation, bonus and benefits package
- The chance to have a meaningful impact on a growing organization
- Career PathAs CSN continues to expand, there will be many opportunities that develop. This position will allow for the opportunity to develop a leadership role for future career opportunities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
full-cycle accountingaccounts payableaccounts receivablegeneral ledgerfinancial reportinginternal controlsaccounting policiestax regulationsERP implementationadvanced Excel
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringanalytical skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skills
Certifications
CPA designationMBA