If you are looking to grow your career with an organization driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an setting where people are supported and empowered to succeed. Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies. Dilawri operates over 80 franchised dealerships, representing more than 35 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, DC.

Our values of Excellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Back guide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities. Through the Dilawri Foundation, we are also committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Reporting to the SVP Finance for Western Canada, the Regional Director of Finance is responsible for leading all financial operations ensuring strong financial performance, compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making for Dilawri’s Prairies Region.

This role partners closely with VPs of Operations, General Managers, and the Western Canadian finance team to drive profitability, optimize working capital, improve controls, and support business growth across multiple dealership locations.

The Regional

Director of Finance provides leadership to dealership finance teams and acts as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, translating financial information into actionable business insights. Lead the financial performance of a portfolio of automotive dealerships within the region. Develop and execute financial strategies that support regional and corporate objectives.

Provide financial analysis and recommendations on acquisitions, divestitures, capital investments, and business initiatives. Support annual strategic planning processes and long‑term financial forecasting. Analyze dealership performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.





Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

Operational Finance Support

Support inventory management and floorplan financing optimization. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, lender requirements, and regulatory obligations. Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance practices.

Oversee audit activities and support external auditors as required. Ensure timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations and account reviews. Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Lead, mentor, and develop dealership Controllers and Finance teams. Establish performance expectations and accountability measures. Foster a culture of financial discipline, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Support succession planning and talent development initiatives. Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior executives. Act as the primary finance liaison between regional operations and corporate finance.

Support due diligence activities related to acquisitions and integration efforts. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience. ~5+ years in a multi-location automotive dealership environment strongly preferred. ~ Experience overseeing multiple dealerships or business units. ~ Strong understanding of dealership accounting, financial statements, manufacturer programs, inventory management, and automotive retail operations. Advanced financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities.

Deep understanding of dealership management systems (DMS) and automotive financial reporting. Advanced proficiency with financial systems, Microsoft Excel, and reporting tools. In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include: Job‑specific coaching & training programs Employee wellness & assistance programs Employee social events

📌 Director of Finance Dilawri Group of Companies - Alberta Region Calgary, AB, AB
🏢 Dilawri Group of Companies
📍 Calgary