Director - Accounting (12-Month Mat Leave Term)

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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
160K-170K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Retail
The Role
The Director of Accounting manages accounting operations and team leadership, including budgeting, financial analysis, audit coordination, and compliance monitoring.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands — AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and CMS — help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence. 

AutoTrader.ca is Canada’s largest automotive marketplace, with over 25 million monthly visits

As part of AutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond. 

Join us on our journey as we bring together the best of Europe and North America to shape the future of automotive retail. 
 
Role Summary:

The Director of Accounting is responsible for managing the accounting and economic aspects of the company and for the leadership of its staff members to meet the company’s expectations for goal achievement.  This is a management position that requires the person to perform complex accounting and financial analysis functions. This job requires subject matter expertise in the most complex budgeting and accounting topics; knowledge of accounting principles as well as significant and directly related experience.  Knowledge is applied to technical subject matter.  The role has considerable impact and consequences involving highly specialized and/or technical areas requiring application and interpretation of data, procedures and policy.  At a high level, this role requires the person to produce and support a detailed budget and forecasting process.  Responsible for the collection, reporting and analysis of financial data for Trader, its parent companies and subsidiaries.  Overall responsibility for coordinating external audit and tax and responding to ad hoc requests. A large portion of this role requires performing non-routine tasks as necessary to meet the needs of the business.  Role includes analyzing our current processes and identifying areas for improvement to work areas. 

What you'll do 

1. Leadership, Coaching & Development

Responsible for managing and monitoring the activities of the Transaction Processing and Treasury team and delegating tasks, negotiating workloads, assessing performance and reporting on developments.  Provide mentoring and leadership to the team.  Carry out performance reviews. Conduct regular coaching of team members to support achievement of personal and company goals.  Through these sessions, opportunities for improvement will be identified and action will take place through individualized development plans.

2. Oversee Transaction Processing Operations

Responsible for managing and monitoring the activities for:

  • Accounts Payable
  • Credit & Collections
  • Cash Application/ Cash Posting

Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, improve automation, and enhance operational efficiency. Develops and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance and reduce risk. Prepares and analyzes operational metrics and financial reports. Tracks KPIs related to processing accuracy, aging, collections, and productivity. Ensure transactions are processed accurately, timely and in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

Accounts Payable

  • Manage invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor maintenance, and payment execution.
  • Ensure timely vendor payments and resolution of invoice discrepancies.
  • Maintain strong controls around disbursements and expense management.

Credit & Collections

  • Oversee customer credit evaluations and ongoing account monitoring.
  • Manage collection strategies to minimize delinquency and bad debt exposure.
  • Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to resolve customer disputes and improve collections performance.

Cash Posting / Cash Application

  • Ensure accurate and timely posting of customer payments.
  • Reconcile payment discrepancies and unapplied cash items.
  • Collaborate with Treasury and Accounting teams to support daily cash reporting and reconciliation activities.

3. Treasury

Responsible for overseeing the organization’s treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, debt administration, and financial risk management.

  • Manage daily cash positioning and liquidity requirements across the organization.
  • Monitor cash balances and work with FP&A to forecast short-term and long-term cash flow needs.
  • Optimize working capital and ensure adequate funding for operational and strategic activities.
  • Oversee intercompany funding and cash movement activities where applicable.
  • Maintain and manage relationships with banking partners and financial institutions.
  • Negotiate banking services, fees, credit facilities, and treasury-related agreements.
  • Administer bank accounts, signatories, and online banking platforms.
  • Oversee daily treasury transactions including wire transfers, ACH payments, investments, and debt payments.
  • Ensure timely and accurate execution of treasury activities and compliance with company policies.
  • Monitor and maintain treasury controls and procedures to safeguard company assets.

4. Tax & Audit

Leads the quarterly review process and year end audit. Responsible for successful audit with the external auditors. Review of all supporting schedules and working papers to meet audit requirements. Consults and liaises with other departments. Tax Knowledge of corporate income and capital taxes; Conducts and documents any tax research. Overall responsibility for compiling necessary information for the completion of the annual corporate tax return.  Has a strong understanding and experience with IFRS.

5. Group Reporting for Financial Statements and Reports

Coordinates with internal business teams in the preparation, implementation, and compliance of management reporting & analysis requirements.  Analyzes and audits data to detect, and correct errors.  Works closely with the business units to analyze monthly results and variances against budget and actuals that are reported to parent company.  

6. Ad hoc

Provides information and technical support in the development and revision of policies and procedures; Maintains ongoing communication with internal and external clients regarding financial matters; Reviews contracts for adherence to policies; Prepares complex financial reports/data, as requested by the senior management team, and communicates findings effectively; Interprets and explains complex accounting rules and principles; Reviews and verifies financial metrics/information sent to the Board and Investors.

What you'll bring:

  • Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Finance & Accounting in a Director Role 
  • Experience with ERP systems, Workday experience
  • Strong proficiency in Excel
  • Accounting designation (CPA-CA) 
  • Strong understanding of IFRS 

Soft Skills:

  • Deadline and timeline driven
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Ability to manage information with a high level of detail and accuracy
  • Ability to be a strong internal business partner with a collaborative business focus
  • Ability to handle sensitive financial matters with integrity
  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback to others
  • Ability to maintain positive, effective work relationships with others

Note: This is a 12-Month Mat Leave Term. 

Compensation

The expected compensation for this position is 160K-170K.

For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now. 

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Finance & Accounting in a Director Role
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Workday experience
  • Accounting designation (CPA-CA)
  • Strong understanding of IFRS
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The Company
Etobicoke, Ontario
1,013 Employees
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

AutoTrader.ca is the leading advertising partner for Canadian automotive retailers and manufacturers. With over 25.7 million visits a month and more than 6 million total mobile app downloads, our largest automotive marketplaces – AutoTrader.ca and AutoHebdo.net – are the #1 source for all things automotive in Canada. The company offers retailers and manufacturers access to a robust audience of new and used car shoppers, best-in-class advertising services and rich data insights. AutoTrader.ca is proud to be the first to offer a completely integrated digital retail experience for consumers and dealers on a major Canadian automotive marketplace.

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