Location: Northern Roads Auto Group Head Office - 7960 Oakwood Drive
Availability: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
You'll love your position as Controller:
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 ideal for a designated CPA who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and is passionate about building strong financial processes.
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 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.
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for senior leadership.
- 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 continuous improvement initiatives while embracing new technologies, AI tools, and process automation.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Required Qualifications
- CPA designation (required).
- Several years of progressive accounting experience with responsibility for the full accounting cycle.
- Experience preparing financial statements.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation and technology.
Strong Assets
- Automotive dealership accounting experience.
- Experience using a Dealer Management System (PBS, CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar).
- Experience preparing OEM dealer financial statements.
- Previous supervisory or management experience.
- Multi-entity or multi-location accounting experience.
- Payroll experience.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning software.
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.
- There are plenty of other perks and incentives-you'll have to join us to find out more!
