Controller

Dealership Controller | Edmonton, AB

Go Auto | 2 Dealership Locations

Great Controllers do more than manage the numbers. They understand the dealership business, know what to look for in every deal, and help leadership make better financial decisions.

We're looking for an experienced Dealership Controller to oversee accounting operations across four dealership locations in Edmonton.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on financial leader who understands automotive retail, takes ownership of financial performance, and knows how to turn financial information into meaningful business insights.

What You'll Do

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across four dealerships, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Review vehicle deals, identify discrepancies, and ensure transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and accounted for.
• Manage monthly financial statements, manufacturer reporting, year-end working papers, and budgeting.
• Oversee inventory accounting, floorplan financing, vehicle and parts inventory controls, and lender compliance.
• Partner with General Managers and department leaders to analyze financial performance, manage expenses, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Lead and develop accounting staff while strengthening internal controls and improving processes.

What You Bring

• Automotive dealership accounting experience is required. You understand how a dealership operates, from vehicle sales and F&I to fixed operations.
• Proven experience in a dealership accounting leadership role, ideally as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Strong knowledge of deal accounting, schedules, reconciliations, inventory, floorplan financing, and manufacturer financial reporting.
• The ability to spot errors, investigate discrepancies, and understand how individual transactions impact dealership financial performance.
• Strong Excel skills, financial analysis capabilities, and attention to detail.
• A collaborative leadership style and the confidence to work directly with dealership management.

Why Go Auto?

• Meaningful Responsibility: Take ownership of financial operations across four dealerships and directly influence business performance.
• Leadership & Support: Work alongside experienced dealership leaders with the backing of an established corporate accounting team.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop and advance within a growing automotive organization.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health and dental coverage, a health spending account, and generous vacation time.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and opportunities to expand your expertise.
• Community Involvement: Support initiatives including the Kids with Cancer Society and Go Auto Fuels the Schools.

Let's Talk!

If you know dealership accounting inside and out, understand what makes a good deal from a financial perspective, and enjoy helping dealerships operate more profitably, we want to hear from you.

Bring your automotive accounting expertise to Go Auto. Apply today!