Assistant Controller

Nissan Saint-Jérôme • Saint-Jérôme, Quebec

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Expected salary range

up to $60,000

Job status

Permanent

Location

Nissan Saint-Jérôme
251 Boulevard Roland-Godard, Saint-Jérôme QC, Canada J7Y 5C7

Workplace

On site

Job description

Based in Saint-Jérôme, Nissan Saint-Jérôme is seeking a motivated and rigorous Assistant Controller to join its dynamic finance team.

Role Description Under the supervision of the Controller, the role holder actively participates in the company’s financial management and reporting, ensures control of accounting operations, and collaborates with the operational teams to support the dealership’s performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Controller in preparing monthly and annual financial statements, variance analysis, and monitoring performance indicators.
  • Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable, perform bank reconciliations, and ensure the accuracy of general journal entries.
  • Participate in the monthly and annual close, as well as in the budgeting process and forecasts.
  • Maintain and improve internal controls, ensure compliance with Quebec GAAP and internal procedures.
  • Collaborate with the Sales, Financing, and Operations departments to optimize financial flows, cost management, and profitability.
  • Participate in coordination with auditors and support audit requests.
  • Contribute to ad hoc financial analyses and continuous improvement projects.

Desired Profile

  • Degree in accounting, finance or equivalent; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in management control/finance; experience in the automotive sector is an asset.
  • Proficiency with an ERP system and Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and other Excel features).
  • Good knowledge of Quebec GAAP and accounting principles; ability to apply the rules with rigor.
  • Strong analytical skills, methodical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills in French; English is an asset.
  • Integrity, discretion, and ethical sense; ability to work in a team and autonomously.

Benefits and Work Environment

  • Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.
  • Flexible hours and a focus on work-life balance.
  • Employee discounts, prescription drug insurance, and benefits.
  • Free parking and uniforms/boots provided.
  • Monetary allowance for the purchase of tools and a recognition program.
  • Possibility to adjust hours based on shared child custody arrangements.
  • Stimulating work environment, with a dedicated and dynamic team.

To perform the following tasks

Account analysis
Accounts payable
Bank conciliation

Working conditions

Business closed on weekends
Continual training
Employees discounts
Flexible hours
Free parking
Medical insurance
Monetary allowance for the purchase of tools
Possibility of schedule adapted to shared custody of children
Recognition program
Sick day off paid
Social club
Uniform provided
Work and life balance
Work boots

Candidates desired profile for this job

Experience

1 year as Assistant Controller

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