Automotive Dealership Controller, Edmonton, AB

Automotive Dealership Controller, Edmonton, AB

• Edmonton, Alberta
• Accounting/Finance

Automotive Dealership Controller, Edmonton, AB

Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $100,000+ per year, based on experience
Benefits: Immediate Benefits | 3 Weeks Paid Vacation | Career Advancement

Job Description

Our Client is a growing, family-owned automotive dealership group looking for an experiencedAutomotive Dealership Controller to manage the accounting operations of an import-brand dealership in Edmonton, Alberta.

This position is ideal for an experienced dealership Controller who enjoys leading a team, maintaining accurate financial records and working directly with dealership management and ownership.

Our Client offers a supportive work environment, a straightforward management structure and opportunities for career advancement. As the dealership group continues to grow, there is potential to move into a senior leadership position overseeing accounting operations across multiple dealerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily dealership accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, vehicle inventory and deal posting.

• Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial statements.

• Complete manufacturer financial reporting and management reports on time.

• Manage bank, floorplan, inventory and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Monitor cash flow, banking, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

• Work with dealership management to prepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports.

• Monitor dealership expenses, profitability and financial performance.

• Maintain proper accounting procedures and internal controls.

• Ensure payroll remittances, tax filings and financial reporting deadlines are met.

• Hire, train, supervise and support accounting department employees.

• Work with external accountants, financial institutions and manufacturer representatives.

• Identify opportunities to use AI and automation to improve accounting processes and reporting.

• Resolve accounting discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience as aController or Accounting Manager in a franchised automotive dealership .

• Experience supervising and managing an accounting team.

• Strong knowledge of dealership financial statements and accounting procedures.

• Experience with vehicle inventory accounting and floorplan financing.

• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end financial reporting.

• Experience with bank reconciliations, financial controls and expense management.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with an import-brand automotive dealership.

• Experience using PBS dealership management software.

• CPA designation is an asset but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $100,000+, depending on experience.

• Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation.

• Benefits: Available immediately upon employment.

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Supportive, family-owned dealership group.

• Direct access to ownership and senior management.

• Opportunity to advance into a senior accounting leadership role.

• Potential to oversee Controllers and accounting operations across multiple dealerships as the company expands.

• Relocation assistance is available (normally as forgivable loan)