Senior Accountant

Controller Succession Opportunity

Location: Windsor, Ontario

Our client, a large, established automotive dealership, is seeking a Senior Accountant who is ready to build toward a financial leadership role.

Working closely with the Controller and President, you will gain hands-on exposure to dealership operations and progressively take on greater responsibility for financial reporting, analysis, internal controls, and team leadership.

This opportunity is structured to support progression toward the Controller role over approximately two to three years, based on demonstrated capability, performance, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

· Support day-to-day accounting, including vehicle and parts inventory, accounts payable and receivable, banking, and account reconciliations.

· Prepare journal entries, supporting schedules, and month-end reconciliations, progressively taking ownership of the monthly close.

· Prepare financial statements, departmental reports, and variance analysis for Controller review.

· Develop expertise in dealership accounting, including vehicle sales, floorplan financing, manufacturer incentives, service, and warranty transactions.

· Analyze departmental profitability, inventory performance, expenses, and key financial indicators.

· Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and working capital management.

· Strengthen internal controls, improve accounting processes,



and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.

· Support year-end reporting, external audits, and tax compliance requirements.

· Build relationships with department managers and progressively assume staff mentoring and supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

· Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

· At least three years of progressive accounting experience.

· Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.

· Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

· Clear communication skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

· CPA designation or progress toward a designation is preferred.

· Automotive dealership experience, familiarity with dealership management systems, and experience mentoring accounting staff are assets.

The Opportunity

Build a long-term career with an established dealership while working closely with experienced financial leadership. As your knowledge and capabilities grow, your responsibilities will expand into financial management, business planning, and leadership—with the goal of developing into the dealership’s next Controller.

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant - Controller Succession (Windsor)
🏢 Trovo Resources
📍 Windsor