Dealership Controller - Import Brand Full-time

We're a growing, family-run automotive group looking for an experienced Controller for one of our import-brand dealerships. As a smaller ownership group, we offer direct access to the owners and a straightforward reporting structure. You'll lead the accounting department, work closely with dealership management and have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the business without layers of corporate bureaucracy.

As the company grows, there is an opportunity to move into a broader role overseeing other controllers within the group. We're looking for someone who keeps the books current, delivers accurate financial statements on time and leads a dependable accounting team. Responsibilities

- Oversee daily accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, vehicle inventory and deal posting.
- Complete month-end and year-end reporting, including manufacturer financial statements and management reports.
- Keep bank, floorplan, inventory and balance sheet reconciliations current, and resolve outstanding items.
- Manage cash flow, receivables, payables, banking and floorplan requirements.
- Work with management on budgets, forecasts, expense control and departmental profitability.
- Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures, and address accounting issues as they arise.
- Ensure tax filings, payroll remittances and other reporting obligations are completed accurately and on time.
- Hire,



train and supervise accounting staff, with clear responsibilities and deadlines. Work with external accountants, lenders and manufacturer representatives.
- Identify and implement practical uses of AI and automation to improve accounting efficiency, streamline reporting, and reduce manual work.

Qualifications

- Accounting leadership experience in a franchised automotive dealership, including supervision of an accounting team.
- A solid understanding of dealership financial statements, departmental accounting, vehicle inventory and floorplan financing.
- Experience managing month-end reporting, reconciliations and accounting discrepancies.
- Organized, detail-oriented and comfortable working directly with management and ownership.
- Strong Excel skills.
- PBS knowledge is an asset.
- Import-brand experience and a CPA designation are assets.

What we offer

- Annual compensation of $100,000+, based on experience.
- Three weeks paid vacation.
- Advantages available immediately upon starting.
- A family-run ownership group.
- Advancement opportunities as the company grows, including the potential to oversee other company controllers and accounting operations across multiple dealerships.

Please submit your résumé outlining your dealership accounting and leadership experience Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Dealership Controller (Edmonton)
🏢 Automotive Professionals
📍 Edmonton