Automotive Financial Controller

Location: Northern Roads Auto Group Head Office - 7960 Oakwood Drive

Availability: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

You'll Love Your Position as Controller

Northern Roads Auto Group is looking for an experienced Automotive Dealership Controller to join our growing team.

This is not a general accounting position. Automotive dealership accounting experience is required.

As Controller, you'll oversee the accounting operations of one dealership or support multiple dealerships within Northern Roads Auto Group. This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced automotive accounting professional who understands dealership financials, OEM reporting, deal posting, DMS systems, and the fast-paced nature of automotive retail.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with proven dealership accounting experience who can confidently lead the accounting function while partnering with dealership management, ownership, OEMs, banks, and external advisors.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing accurate and timely monthly financial statements, including OEM manufacturer financial reporting
• Leading the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and general ledger activity
• Reviewing vehicle deal postings, ensuring accuracy of paperwork, and validating reported gross profit
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and maintaining accurate financial schedules
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting banking and treasury functions
• Preparing and analyzing dealership financial results for ownership and senior leadership
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Coordinating annual audits and responding to CRA, banking, and manufacturer reporting requirements
• Maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Reconciling intercompany transactions across multiple dealerships and related entities
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing the accounting team
• Developing and improving accounting procedures, SOPs, automation initiatives, and DMS processes
• Supporting dealership leadership with financial analysis, reporting, and decision-making
• Identifying opportunities to improve dealership accounting processes, controls, and profitability
• Embracing new technologies, AI tools, and automation to improve efficiency and accuracy

We'd Love to Hear From You If You Have

Required Qualifications

• CPA designation required
• Automotive dealership accounting experience required
• Several years of progressive accounting experience within an automotive dealership environment
• Strong understanding of dealership financial statements and OEM reporting
• Experience with dealership month-end and year-end processes
• Experience reviewing vehicle deal postings and gross profit reporting
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, internal controls, and full-cycle accounting
• Dealer Management System experience required - PBS, CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced dealership environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in technology, automation, and AI

Strong Assets

• Experience as a Dealership Controller
• Experience overseeing accounting for multiple rooftops
• Experience with multiple OEMs
• Experience preparing and submitting OEM dealer financial statements
• Previous supervisory or accounting management experience
• Multi-entity or multi-location dealership accounting experience
• Dealership payroll experience
• Experience with dealership budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Experience working directly with dealership ownership and General Managers
• Experience with dealership audits, CRA matters, banking relationships, and manufacturer requirements

When You Join Northern Roads, You'll Enjoy

• Trusted relationships - We're a work family, and you'll become an important part of our team.
• Employee engagement activities - We believe work should be rewarding and enjoyable.
• Health & wellness benefits - Comprehensive health and dental coverage because your well-being matters.
• Career growth and development - Professional training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within our growing organization.
• Professional fee reimbursement - We support your CPA designation through reimbursement of annual professional dues.
• Leadership opportunities - Work directly with ownership and senior leadership while helping shape the future of a rapidly growing automotive group.
• Innovation & technology - Be part of a team actively exploring automation, AI, and technology to improve the way we operate.

There are plenty of other perks and incentives-you'll have to join us to find out more!