Controller
Dilawri Group of Companies View all jobs
- Brampton, ON
- $80,000-120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Have experience in a Controller's role, in a dealership environment
- Is a graduate of an accounting academic program, either college or university level
- Strong knowledge of CDK and OneEighty
- Top Tier Pay - Competitive wages that reward your skills and hard work
- Enticing Benefits Plan - Health, Dental, Vision and additional perks to care for you and your family
- Pensions Plan - With employer matching to build your financial future
- Career Growth - Access continuous training and education with a company that prioritizes internal advancements
- Employee Discounts - Save on Vehicles, Parts, and an array of diverse perks we have established with other companies
- Work Life Balance - We value your time both on and off the clock
- Award Winning Team - Join one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
- 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
- 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