Trotman Auto Group | British Columbia
Lead Finance for One of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
Trotman Auto Group is seeking a strategic and operationally minded Director, Group Controller to lead financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and financial governance across our growing automotive retail organization.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a rare opportunity to join the senior leadership team of one of British Columbia's largest privately owned automotive groups. The successful candidate will oversee the financial operations of 13 dealership locations, lead a team of Controllers and accounting professionals, and play a key role in supporting profitability, acquisitions, growth initiatives, and ownership reporting.

If you're a CPA who thrives in a high-accountability environment and enjoys balancing technical excellence with business partnership, we'd love to hear from you.

Why This Role Matters
This position goes far beyond financial reporting.

As Director, Group Controller, you will help shape the financial foundation of the organization by strengthening controls, standardizing processes, developing accounting leaders, supporting strategic decision-making, and delivering the financial insights that drive business performance.

You will work closely with the CFO, Executive Team, General Managers, Controllers, lenders, auditors, OEM partners, and other external advisors & partners to support both day-to-day operations and long-term growth objectives.

Schedule
Full‑Time; Permanent

Compensation
$145,000-$165,000 per year + Incentive Plan

What We Offer

Executive-level leadership opportunity within a growing organization

Competitive Director-level compensation package

Annual performance incentive opportunity

Extended health and dental perks

RRSP program

CPA professional development and continuing education support

Opportunity to participate in key strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, integrations, and growth initiatives

A collaborative leadership team committed to operational excellence

The opportunity to work for one of Canada's Best Managed Companies

What You’ll Be Doing
Financial Reporting & Consolidation

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across all dealership entities





Oversee consolidated financial statements and ownership reporting packages

Ensure accurate intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations

Provide meaningful financial analysis and performance commentary to executive leadership

Accounting Operations Leadership

Lead and develop Dealership Controllers, Accounting Managers, and corporate accounting staff

Standardize accounting policies, reporting practices, and close processes

Improve financial reporting efficiency while maintaining strong controls

Build scalable processes to support continued growth and acquisitions

Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

Strengthen internal controls and financial governance across all locations

Support external audits, manufacturer audits, and due diligence activities

Ensure compliance with regulatory, lender, OEM, tax, payroll, and privacy requirements

Identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies

Business Partnership & Performance Support

Analyze profitability, working capital, inventory, cash flow, departmental performance, and key financial metrics

Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes

Strategic Growth Initiatives

Support acquisition evaluations financial due diligence, and integration planning

Develop financial models and business cases for key initiatives

Enhance reporting capabilities, dashboards, analytics, and business intelligence tools

Champion finance transformation and process improvement opportunities
Who We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field

10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience

Experience leading multi-entity or multi-location financial operations

Experience managing Controllers, Accounting Managers, or distributed accounting teams

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, consolidations, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting,



and treasury management

Preferred Qualifications

Automotive dealership experience strongly preferred

Multi-rooftop dealership group experience considered a significant asset

Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, due diligence, and lender relationships

Experience working within a privately held or entrepreneur-led organization

Knowledge of PBS, Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK, or similar dealership systems

Experience with Excel, Power BI, dashboard reporting, and financial analytics tools

Leadership Characteristics
The ideal candidate brings:

Strong executive presence and business acumen

Technical accounting expertise balanced with operational insight

A leadership style focused on coaching, mentorship, and accountability

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism

A continuous improvement mindset

The ability to influence across multiple business units and stakeholder groups

Success in Your First 12 Months

Deliver timely and accurate month-end reporting across all dealership locations

Improve consistency of accounting policies and close processes

Strengthen financial controls and governance practices

Enhance visibility into performance through KPI and dashboard reporting

Develop and support a high-performing team of Controllers and accounting professionals

Contribute meaningfully to budgeting, forecasting, acquisition, and strategic planning initiatives

About Trotman Auto Group
Trotman Auto Group is one of British Columbia's leading automotive retail organizations, representing multiple automotive brands across 13 dealerships and two Auto body Shops. As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, we are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and creating an environment where our people can build rewarding long‑term careers.

Trotman Auto Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. Only selected candidates will be contacted. By submitting an application, you consent to Trotman Auto Group and its affiliates collecting, using, and disclosing personal information, including contacting previous employers and references, for recruitment purposes in accordance with BC's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

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