Automotive Financial Controller

Automotive Financial Controller

Northern Roads Auto Group is more than just a business, a collection of dealerships, or rooftops—it's a place where our family has the privilege to serve yours.

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!

About Northern Roads Auto Group

Northern Roads Auto Group has proudly operated successful family businesses throughout Ontario for nearly 50 years, with automotive roots dating back to 1993. Today, our growing automotive group includes Cardinal Kia, Lindsay Kia, Belleville Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT, and Fort Erie Toyota.

Our founding dealership has earned multiple Readers' Choice Awards and Kia Canada's prestigious President's Award, and we continue to bring that same award-winning culture and customer experience to every location.

We're committed to investing in our people through ongoing training, career development, innovation, and community involvement while embracing new technologies that improve both the customer and employee experience.

Our mission is simple: Driving trust, innovation, and community forward, one customer, one vehicle, one experience at a time.

At Northern Roads Auto Group Inc., accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.