Regional Accounting Manager

DRIVE YOUR CAREER WITH INLAND

Inland Kenworth is an industry leader in the heavy-duty truck & sales, service and parts marketplace. As a rapidly growing company with over 1500 employees across 35 branches in North America, Inland offers exciting employment opportunities that can help you drive your future!

This position is located at our sales and service dealership in Kamloops, BC and will work closely with the business leaders for all of our interior BC locations.

THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Regional Accounting Manager, you will serve as advisor and strategic business partner to the Regional General Manager and key business leaders, reporting on KPI's and trend analysis, and budget variance. You will also be responsible for the administrative functions in our accounting department, including supervision of admin staff, ensuring that all dealership procedures are followed, and all office systems are functioning. You will also perform various types of financial analysis and account reconciliations relating to the region.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform financial analysis on reporting including KPI analysis, trend analysis, comparisons to budgets and prior year
• Meet with the General Managers and Department Managers on a regular basis to review the financial statements
• Assist with the preparation of budgets, expense allocation, and other annual benchmarks
• Serve as advisor to and strategic partner with the General Managers, assisting in most decisions related to forecasts and new initiatives to exploit potential profit improvement opportunities
• Perform regular reconciliations for balance sheet items related to the region
• Oversee the deal file process
• Liaise between Head Office accounting staff and Regional Managers
• Provide monthly reports and status updates to Head Office accounting staff and Controller
• Review trade accounts receivable to ensure customer disputes are handled in a timely fashion

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting is required
• CPA designation is preferred
• 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Supervisory experience is required
• Advanced accounting knowledge including ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial reports
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with data analytics tools (eg. power BI) preferred
• Great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise a high level of judgement and discretion
• Excellent time management with the demonstrated ability to effectively manage leadership responsibilities and be accountable

CANADA BENEFIT PACKAGE

Our employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• Extended Medical (including Vision)
• Dental
• Prescription benefits
• RRSP with employer matching program
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• On-going training opportunities

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