Dealership Controller (Richmond)

Job Description: Dealership Controller (Richmond, BC) Go Auto is looking for an experienced Dealership Controller to join our Richmond team. This is a strong chance for someone with dealership accounting experience who wants more ownership, visibility, and career growth. You’ll play a key role in monthly financial reporting, budgets, controls, audits, and process improvement. Why This Role Stands Out - This is not just a “close the books” role. - As our Dealership Controller, you’ll help improve how the business runs. You’ll work closely with leadership, support better financial decisions, and help strengthen accounting processes across the dealership. - You’ll have the chance to: - Own monthly financial reporting - Support departmental budgeting - Prepare year-end audit statements - Improve financial controls - Streamline accounting processes - Use data and reporting tools to drive better decisions - Grow your career with one of Canada’s leading automotive groups What You’ll Do - Prepare and review monthly financial statements - Manage dealership accounting functions - Support departmental budgets and financial analysis - Assist with year-end audit preparation - Review reconciliations, schedules, and reporting accuracy - Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency - Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies - Partner with leadership on financial performance - Support process improvements across the accounting function - Use Excel and reporting tools to organize, analyze, and present financial data What You Bring - We are looking for someone who has: - Dealership accounting experience — required - Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar dealership accounting role - Strong understanding of general accounting functions - Experience with monthly financial statements - Strong Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, and financial reporting - High attention to detail - Strong problem-solving skills - A positive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach - Confidence working with deadlines and financial reporting cycles - Interest in improving processes, controls, and reporting Nice to Have These are assets, but not dealbreakers: - Experience with dealership systems such as CDK, Reynolds, PBS, Dealertrack, or Tekion - Power BI, VBA, or Microsoft Access experience - CPA designation or CPA progress - Experience leading or mentoring accounting/admin staff - What We Offer - At Go Auto, we invest in people who want to grow. You’ll receive: - Competitive compensation - Health and dental benefits - Health spending account - Generous vacation time - Professional development and training - Supportive team environment - Career growth opportunities across Go Auto - A company culture that values improvement, teamwork, and community impact Who This Role Is Best For This role is a strong fit if you are currently working in dealership accounting and are ready for more responsibility. You may be a: - Dealership Controller - Assistant Controller - Dealership Accounting Manager - Senior Accountant in automotive retail - Corporate dealership accounting professional ready for a Controller role - CPA is not required. What matters most is your dealership accounting experience, financial accuracy, and ability to support a fast-moving automotive retail business. Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Apply today and grow your career with Go Auto in Richmond, BC. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p5wp1