Automotive Dealership Financial Controller

Company Description Northern Roads Auto Group is a family-run automotive group with over 40 years of successful operations in the Niagara region. The group is currently building one of Canada’s largest state-of-the-art Kia dealerships with a strong focus on electrification, including Canada’s first EV canopy with 12 charging stations in the new Niagara Auto Mall. Northern Roads is one of the first Kia dealers in Canada and a multi–Kia President’s Award–winning store, with recent expansion to Lindsay Kia, Belleville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, and Quinte Window Tint. The group is grounded in values of respect, kindness, and trust, emphasizing long-term relationships with team members and customers. Northern Roads Auto Group prides itself on creating meaningful, friendly experiences rather than simple transactions. Role Description The Automotive Dealership Financial Controller is a full-time, on-site role based in Niagara Falls, ON. This role oversees the financial operations of multiple dealerships, including preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing general ledger integrity, and ensuring accurate recording of all transactions. The Financial Controller will lead budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor cash flow, and support dealership leadership with timely financial reporting and performance insights. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and inventory accounting; coordinating audits; and ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards, tax regulations, and OEM reporting requirements. The role collaborates closely with department managers to optimize profitability, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic growth initiatives within a fast-evolving, EV-focused automotive environment. Qualifications Strong financial management and accounting skills, including experience with general ledger, financial statement preparation, budgeting, and forecasting. Proficiency with dealership management systems (DMS), ERP or accounting software, and advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting. Knowledge of automotive dealership operations, including inventory accounting, OEM financial reporting, and F&I/parts/service departmental financial structures. Experience implementing and maintaining internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with Canadian GAAP, tax regulations, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to guide and mentor accounting staff. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to present financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships in a family-oriented, customer-focused culture. Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; CPA designation (or progress toward CPA) is highly beneficial. Prior experience as a Financial Controller or senior accounting leader in an automotive dealership or multi-rooftop environment is an asset

Oversee financial operations for multiple dealerships, including the preparation of financial statements and management of general ledger integrity. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring while ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards and OEM reporting.

Requires a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, with a CPA designation being highly beneficial. Candidates should have strong experience in automotive dealership financial operations and leadership in a multi-rooftop environment.

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• Financial Management
• Accounting
• General Ledger
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Dealership Management Systems (DMS)
• ERP
• Advanced Excel
• Inventory Accounting
• OEM Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Canadian GAAP
• Tax Regulations
• Team Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Transportation

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available