Summary

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is primarily responsible for the preparation of analysis to provide insights on the financial performance of both the Canadian and US operations. This position is also responsible for overseeing bi-weekly payroll processing for employees in Canada. The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis also supports month/quarter-end closing, the preparation of quarterly/annual financials and implementation of accounting policies and procedures. This role reports to the Director of Finance and will have 1-2 direct reports to support key objectives.

Primary objectives of the role

Analyze revenue and expense accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis; identify discrepancies between actual and budget, prepare reports to review with department heads, provide business insights and recommend GL improvements
Lead the annual budgeting process and provide budgeting and expense management support to key projects
Managing of the Canadian operations, including calculation of commission and bonus payments, and calculation of accrued payroll
Manage reconciliation of monthly bank statements
Month end/quarter end review and reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts such as AR, AP, accrual accounts, intercompany and insurance/rebate accounts, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies
Prepare quarterly network sales report, including calculation of same store sales growth
Manage quarterly vendor rebates billing and the payments to licensees
Preparation of schedules for the annual financial statements
Streamline finance processes and implement new policies and procedures
Internal controls, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accounting transactions
Assist in planning, implementation and testing of a new ERP system
Provide temporary coverage to other department leaders and teammates as necessary, in order to support cross training and manage workflow
Support the Director, Finance with Key Initiatives
Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Core competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in:

Financial analysis, including reconciliation of reports/schedules with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify key trends and isolate business drivers
Planning and organizational skills with an ability to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously
Leadership skills with strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
Good judgement as it relates to when to make individual decisions and when to solicit feedback from others
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, adapt to change, and manage ambiguity
Knowledge of Sage 50 accounting system and Desjardin payroll system (EmployerD) is an asset

Proficiency with MS Office programs, including advanced competency in Microsoft Excel
Experience working with accounting systems and an ability to learn new applications quickly

Knowledge of payroll regulations and labor law is an asset
ERP System Implementation experience is an asset

Education and qualifications

Completion of university degree in accounting or business
Accounting designation (CPA) completed or near completion
Minimum of 7 years progressive accounting experience, including 3 years supervising others
Commitment to continued education/training in leadership, finance, and accounting
Payroll processing experience and experience in the US or Europe is an asset
Bilingual in English and French is an asset

Work environment and other requirements

This role is based out of our corporate office in Oakville, Ontario which is an open concept office
This is a hybrid role, working from the office 2-3 days per week

Travel requirements

Limited travel is required but will include travelling to annual conference and staff events – less than 5%

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus program
Benefits package
Company laptop
The ability to grow, develop and manage your career path
Personal development

Career Path

As CSN continues to grow, other career opportunities may become available.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, colour, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to cultivate an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to growing our corporate team in a way that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer: CSN Collision Centres “CSN” does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CSN to provide resumes to this posting or website will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CSN will not pay any referral, placement, or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.

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