VP of Finance

Location: Hamilton

About the Opportunity

A commercial automotive business specializing in fleet services, vehicle sales, customization, servicing, and rentals is seeking a hands-on VP of Finance.

This opportunity is suited to a CPA with robust automotive controller experience who can strengthen financial reporting, improve processes, and provide clear insight into business performance. Working closely with the CFO and ownership, you will lead day-to-day accounting, oversee one direct report, and help shape the company’s financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead accounting and financial reporting across the dealership, fleet, service, customization, and rental operations.

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Own the month-end close and prepare accurate financial statements through PBS, targeting completion by the sixth of each month.

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Improve the use of the PBS dealership management system, identifying and correcting data entry issues and strengthening reporting accuracy.

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Oversee bank reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and supporting account reconciliations.

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Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to support operational planning and business decisions.

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Identify revenue leakage, cost-control opportunities, and opportunities to improve profitability.

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Present financial results and recommendations clearly to ownership, leadership, and operational teams.

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Coordinate external review engagements and audit requirements, maintain supporting documentation, and support the transition to a new accounting firm.

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Oversee payroll for approximately 25 employees.

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Lead and develop one direct report while remaining actively involved in daily accounting activities.

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Strengthen internal controls, document processes, and improve financial workflows.

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Support technology improvements, including the company’s AI initiative.

Qualifications

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CPA designation required.

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Five to seven years of experience as a Controller within the automotive industry.

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Strong working knowledge of PBS, including financial reporting, data integrity, and troubleshooting accounting discrepancies.

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Demonstrated experience producing timely month-end financial statements and managing reconciliations, budgets, and forecasts.

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Experience coordinating review engagements and audits with external accounting firms.

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Strong understanding of dealership accounting; fleet, leasing, or vehicle rental experience would be an asset.

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Payroll oversight experience.

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Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial information into practical recommendations.

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A direct, accountable approach and the confidence to identify issues and follow through on solutions.

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Comfort working within a small team and balancing financial leadership with hands-on execution.

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Openness to new technology, automation, and continuous improvement.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an established automotive business. You will work closely with leadership, improve the quality and timeliness of financial information, and help build the processes needed to support the company’s next stage of growth.

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