Controller

Northern Roads Auto Group is more than just a business, a collection of dealerships, or rooftops—it's a place where our family has the privilege to serve yours.

Location: Northern Roads Auto Group Head Office – 7960 Oakwood Drive

Availability: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Compensation: $80,000 – $100,000 per year, based on experience

When you join Northern Roads, you'll enjoy:

• Trusted relationships – We're a work family, and you'll become an important part of our team.
• Employee engagement activities – We believe work should be rewarding and enjoyable.
• Health & wellness benefits – Comprehensive health and dental coverage because your well-being matters.
• Career growth and development – Professional training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within our growing organization.
• Professional fee reimbursement – We support your CPA designation through reimbursement of annual professional dues.
• Leadership opportunities – Work directly with ownership and senior leadership while helping shape the future of a rapidly growing automotive group.
• There are plenty of other perks and incentives—you'll have to join us to find out more!

You'll love your position as Controller:

As Controller, you'll oversee the accounting operations of one dealership or support multiple dealerships within Northern Roads Auto Group. This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for a designated CPA who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and is passionate about building strong financial processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate and timely monthly financial statements, including OEM manufacturer financial reporting.
• Leading the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process.
• Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and general ledger activity.
• Reviewing deal postings, ensuring accuracy of paperwork, and validating reported gross profit.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and maintaining accurate financial schedules.
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting banking and treasury functions.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for senior leadership.
• Coordinating annual audits and responding to CRA, banking, and manufacturer reporting requirements.
• Maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reconciling intercompany transactions across multiple dealerships and related entities.
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing the accounting team.
• Developing and improving accounting procedures, SOPs, automation initiatives, and DMS processes.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives while embracing new technologies, AI tools, and process automation.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Required Qualifications

• CPA designation (required).
• Several years of progressive accounting experience with responsibility for the full accounting cycle.
• Experience preparing financial statements.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation and technology.

Strong Assets

• Automotive dealership accounting experience.
• Experience using a Dealer Management System (PBS, CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar).
• Experience preparing OEM dealer financial statements.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Multi-entity or multi-location accounting experience.
• Payroll experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning software.

About Northern Roads Auto Group

Northern Roads Auto Group has proudly operated successful family businesses throughout Ontario for nearly 50 years, with automotive roots dating back to 1993. Today, our growing automotive group includes Cardinal Kia, Lindsay Kia, Belleville Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT, and Fort Erie Toyota.

Our founding dealership has earned multiple Readers' Choice Awards and Kia Canada's prestigious President's Award, and we continue to bring that same award-winning culture and customer experience to every location. We're committed to investing in our people through ongoing training, career development, innovation, and community involvement while embracing new technologies that improve both the customer and employee experience.

Our mission is simple:Driving trust, innovation, and community forward, one customer, one vehicle, one experience at a time.

At Northern Roads Auto Group Inc., accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact hr@northernroads.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.