Controller

Job summary

Lead the accounting team and oversee financial operations across multiple dealerships, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, banking, and inventory financing. Partner with dealership leadership to support profitability and planning, maintain effective controls and reporting systems, and oversee accounting staff recruitment, training, and benefit program administration.

Job details

Join Canada’s Largest Automotive Group If you are looking to grow your career with an organization driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an environment 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. With a team of more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. 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 Discover how you can build your career with Dilawri Group In Ontario is now actively searching for an experienced automotive Controller to join our team at Audi Thornhill. The role oversees the accounting function for multiple dealerships. Travel will be required between dealerships and our regional head office in Mississauga. Pay Rate: $80,000-$100,000 per year Responsibilities Lead and mentor the dealership’s Accounting team, setting clear processes and high standards Oversee all financial operations including cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Partner closely with Dealership management and General Manager to drive profitability and long-term planning Prepare and analyze monthly and annual financial statements, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, manufacturer requirements, and government standards Manage banking relationships, credit lines, insurance, inventory financing, and wholesale liabilities Develop and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and efficient reporting systems Support department managers with clear financial insights to improve performance Oversee recruitment, on-boarding, and training for accounting staff Supervise the administration of Group Health Plan and other benefit programs Perform other tasks, based on management requirements and instructions Qualifications University degree in Accounting or equivalent; professional designation (CA, CGA, CMA) preferred Strong knowledge of dealership accounting operations (retail automotive environment) High computer literacy with strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication with proven interpersonal effectiveness Demonstrated leadership ability, including motivating teams and managing departmental operations Strong business acumen with sound judgment and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize, coordinate across departments, and drive tasks to completion Proven experience in personnel management and expense control (inventory, floor plan, staffing) Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work collaboratively toward shared goals Interested candidates should submit their resumes via this advertisement. About Us In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include: Discounted employee vehicle purchase program Job-specific coaching & training programs Comprehensive health & dental plans Employee wellness & assistance programs Employee social events Build your career with a team that is driven by excellence, integrity and innovation. Discover Dilawri. Dilawri Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

What you’ll do

Lead the accounting team and oversee financial operations across multiple dealerships, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, banking, and inventory financing. Partner with dealership leadership to support profitability and planning, maintain effective controls and reporting systems, and oversee accounting staff recruitment, training, and benefit program administration.

Requirements

A university degree in accounting or equivalent is required, with a CA, CGA, or CMA designation preferred. Candidates should have strong automotive dealership accounting knowledge, leadership and personnel management experience, financial and expense-control expertise, computer literacy, and effective communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Discounted Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Job-Specific Coaching and Training Programs
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Plans
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
• Employee Social Events

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Dealership Accounting
• Financial Operations
• Cash Flow Management
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• GAAP Compliance
• Tax Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Banking Relationship Management
• Inventory Financing
• Team Leadership
• Personnel Management
• Expense Control
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Retail

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