We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands — AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and CMS — help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence.

AutoTrader.ca is Canada’s largest automotive marketplace, with over 25 million monthly visits. Through AutoSync, we provide software solutions to 3,500+ dealers, streamlining their operations, marketing, and sales. Dealertrack Canada is the country’s top automotive financing portal, processing more than 6.5 million credit applications each year. Collateral Management (CMS) is a national tech solution that boosts lien and registration services, recovery services, and insolvency management solutions for Canadian Lenders.

As part of AutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond.

Learn more at tradercorporation.com.

Join TRADER Corporation (“TRADER”), a division of PE-Backed AutoScout24, a leading European-based global online marketplace, as the Executive Vice President, Accounting.

What you'll do:

In this pivotal role, you will lead all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and process improvement for our Canadian operations, which represent approximately 50% of AutoScout24’s total group revenue. As EVP of Accounting, you will oversee the full accounting cycle — general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and compliance — while driving initiatives that enhance our close, strengthen internal controls, and elevate the accuracy and timeliness of reporting provided to both TRADER management and AutoScout24.

You’ll be a critical partner to the CFO and senior leadership, ensuring TRADER continues to scale effectively while meeting the rigorous reporting standards of a PE-backed environment. This leadership position will play a central role in embedding best practices and ensuring seamless consolidation into AutoScout24’s global framework.

You will directly manage two key leaders — an Accounting Lead and a Transaction Processing Lead — who together oversee the business-unit accounting teams and day-to-day operational teams.

• Financial Reporting & Close: Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Drive real-time reporting capabilities to support decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Consolidated Reporting: Oversee preparation of financial statements and reporting packages for AutoScout24 consolidation, highlighting trends and key insights. Collaborate with AutoScout24’s European teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment with global reporting standards.
• Process Improvement & Controls: Standardize policies, strengthen internal controls, and streamline workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Systems & Automation: Partner on ERP and automation initiatives to reduce manual work and improve accuracy.
• Audit & Compliance: Manage annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Business Partnership: Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and senior leadership to provide financial insights that support operational and strategic decisions.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability, growth, and high performance.
• Ad Hoc & Special Projects: Support integration efforts and other value-creation initiatives in partnership with AutoScout24 and PE-ownership.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of a team.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP / IFRS and internal controls.
• Proven track record of improving close processes, reporting accuracy, and systems.
• Experience in a PE-backed, fast-growing, or transformation-focused company is highly desirable.
• ERP proficiency; knowledge of Workday preferred.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and automation technologies is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with C-suite executives and PE ownership.
• Strong leadership and talent development skills, with a focus on adaptability and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

What’s in it for you…

• We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

Benefits from Day 1

• Gym discounts
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Virtual wellness events
• Conferences & training budget
• Regular internal training programs

Financial planning

• Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.

Competitive salary

• Annual bonus structure
• 3% CPP matching