Assistant Dealership Controller

Assistant Dealership Controller

If you’re an accounting professional ready to lead change and make a significant impact, Go Auto is looking for a sharp and strategic Assistant Dealership Controller to join a busy Richmond location. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with one of Canada’s best automotive groups, moving beyond just crunching numbers to truly influencing financial health and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Dealership Controller will work closely with the VP, General Manager, and Department Managers, taking on critical responsibilities including:

• Overall responsibility for the assets of the dealership in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Overseeing staff for day-to-day accounting operations.
• Playing an integral role in the accounting process, potentially posting deals and scheduling cleans depending on the store size.
• Finalizing statements and submitting them to banks and manufacturers.
• Managing inventory financing and ensuring adherence to financial institution rules regarding payouts.
• Conducting physical inventory counts for vehicles and parts.
• Preparing year-end working papers accurately and efficiently.
• Ensuring adequate training and development for all accounting staff and self, aligning with both operational and franchise requirements, including Go Auto University programs.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates should possess:

• Previous experience within the automotive industry (considered a strong asset).
• Proficiency with CDK software (preferred).

Benefits at Go Auto

Go Auto is committed to providing industry-leading benefits that support your well-being and career growth:

• Generous Vacation: Three weeks of accrued vacation in your first year, increasing to four weeks after five years of service, and five weeks after ten years.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Robust health care and dental plans (80% - 100% coverage), alongside flexible health spending accounts.
• Employee Investment Program: A unique program guaranteeing a 10% return every year, with potential to reach up to 16%.
• Professional Development: Access to Go Auto University, providing extensive in-house training to foster continuous learning and skill enhancement.
• Career Advancement: With nearly 70 dealerships in the Go Auto group, there are abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement at every level.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to become a part of the Go Auto family!

Key skills/competency

• Financial Reporting
• Inventory Management
• Automotive Accounting
• CDK Drive
• Staff Supervision
• GAAP Compliance
• Budgeting
• Reconciliation
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Analysis