Autotrader.ca

Sr. FP&A Analyst

Ontario, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Online Media, Automotive, Biotechnology, Financial ServicesIndustries

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Information

TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync and Dealertrack Canada.

  • AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec): Offers the largest inventory of new and used cars in Canada, receiving over 25 million monthly visits.
  • AutoSync: The largest and fastest-growing dealer and OEM software provider in Canada, with over 3,500 subscribers. Its platform synchronizes the entire retail process, bringing together advertising, conversion, and operational support. Offerings include: vAuto, EasyDeal, xtime, Motoinsight, Activix, TAdvantage, and TRFFK.
  • Dealertrack Canada: Canada’s largest automotive financing portal, enhancing efficiency and profitability for the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, and powersport retail industries. Over 6.5 million credit applications are submitted annually.
  • Collateral Management: A national, end-to-end, managed technology solution offering industry insight and multi-channel collection strategies to maximize funds recovered and ensure compliance.

Visit tradercorporation.com to learn more.

Parent Company: AutoScout24 is the largest pan-European online car market with over 2 million listings and more than 43,000 dealer customers. It provides a comprehensive digital platform for car trading, including new and used cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles. AutoScout24 has over 30 million users per month and is represented in Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and Austria. More information on www.autoscout24.de.

Position Overview

This is a senior analyst position responsible for the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and notes disclosures. The role involves participation in monthly, quarterly, and yearly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and audit schedules. A key responsibility includes reviewing month-end P&L and explaining significant variances to budget.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Financial Statements and Reports

  • Coordinate and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements and note disclosures in compliance with US GAAP.
  • Prepare financial metrics/information for reporting to the Board/Investors.
  • Drive enhancements in financial reporting and analysis, as well as system requirements.

Month End Close

  • Prepare month-end journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and payroll for the business unit.
  • Review month-end P&L and explain significant variances to budget.

Tax & Audit

  • Coordinate the quarterly and year-end audit processes.

Requirements

  • Experience leveraging AI and Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engineering productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize workflows.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into daily work (e.g., code generation, debugging, reviews, documentation, decision support) to improve efficiency.
  • A proactive approach to exploring and implementing AI tools that drive innovation and streamline development processes is highly valued.

Skills

FP&A
Financial Planning
Financial Analysis
Budgeting
Forecasting
Reporting
Data Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Financial Modeling

Autotrader.ca

Digital solutions for used car dealers

About Autotrader.ca

Trader.ca operates in the automotive industry, focusing on the used car market by providing digital solutions for car dealers. Their products include marketplace listings, web solutions, web traffic analytics, inventory management, and conversion tools, all aimed at helping dealers improve their online presence and streamline operations. Unlike many competitors, Trader.ca emphasizes simplicity in its offerings, allowing dealers to focus on sales without being overwhelmed by complex tools. The company uses a subscription-based model for its services and also generates revenue through advertising and premium listings on its marketplace, autoTRADER.ca. Trader.ca's goal is to support car dealers in increasing their sales and managing their inventory effectively while providing extensive customer service and resources.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
1975Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program
Gym Membership
Wellness Program
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from AutoScout24's expanded services pressures Trader.ca to innovate.
AutoScout24's acquisition may lead to strategic shifts disrupting Trader.ca's operations.
Potential sale by Thoma Bravo could create uncertainty affecting morale and retention.

Differentiation

Trader.ca offers a comprehensive suite of digital solutions for car dealers.
The company emphasizes simplicity and effectiveness in its digital tools.
Trader.ca provides extensive customer service and product support resources.

Upsides

AI-driven personalization can enhance user experience and increase engagement.
AR integration allows users to visualize vehicles, improving satisfaction and reducing returns.
Subscription-based car ownership models align with Trader.ca's service model, offering expansion opportunities.

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