Canada Chief accountant Jobs – 91 Openings This Week

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)- Retail Automotive
Confidential —North York, ON
- $150,000–$200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Finance
- Store discount
- Paid time off
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Complete Environmental Group —Calgary, AB
- $160,000–$200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Director of Finance & Administration (Chief Financial Officer – CFO equivalent)
Inclusion Chilliwack Society —Chilliwack, BC
- $140,000–$155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- Budgeting
- Wellness program
- Mileage reimbursement
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Accounting Manager
SFIR Consulting Ltd. —North York, ON
- $90,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- Accounting
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
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Treasurer
The Corporation of the Township of Ignace —Ignace, ON
- $120,000–$140,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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- Disability insurance
- Relocation assistance
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Financial Controller
Goldec Hamm's Manufacturing Ltd. —Red Deer, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Senior Director - Finance and Administration
Boys & Girls Club of Niagara —Niagara Falls, ON
- From $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Finance
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Silvergate Homes Limited —Thorold, ON
- Full-time
- Finance
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
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Pay Master
FED Finance —Laval, QC
- $80,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Accounting
- Employee assistance program
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Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
Vancouver Airport Authority —Vancouver, BC
- $142,720–$214,080 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Finance
- Bachelor's
Controller
Confidential —Niagara Falls, ON
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Vision care
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CFO (Contract / Fractional) - NORPAC CONSTRUCTION
Highbridge Human Capital —Kamloops, BC
- Part-time
- Finance
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
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Accountant
YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador —St. John's, NL
- $60,000–$80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
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Financial Controller
Privately Held Multi-Asset Real Estate Rental Company —Vancouver, BC
- $85,000–$105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Communication skills
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Chartered Accountant
Path Excellence Inc. —Toronto, ON
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Analysis skills
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Data Intelligence Lead
True North HR Consulting —Waterloo, ON
- $120,000–$140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Azure
- Master's degree
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
Controller
Accountant Staffing —Kentville, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Communication skills
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Personal Accountant & Administrator
Basecamp —Canmore, AB
- $120,000–$140,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Finance
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Accountant
Accountant Staffing —St. John's, NL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Organizational skills
- Business
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Chief Financial Officer
Accountant Staffing —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Accounting
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)- Retail Automotive

Confidential
North York, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$150,000–$200,000 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Financial reporting
Microsoft Office
Finance
Chartered Professional Accountant
Bachelor's
Accounting
Budgeting
Manufacturing
Business
Leadership
Accounting
Communication skills
Dealership experience

Full job description

Please read before applying:

Applicants will only be considered if they meet of the following mandatory requirements:

Current professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent).
Senior-level financial leadership experience within a retail automotive dealership or dealership group.

Candidates without retail automotive dealership experience will not be considered. Experience in other industries, including manufacturing, automotive suppliers, banking, or general retail, does not meet the requirements of this position.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for the financial strategy, performance, and operational success of a growing automotive retail group.

Reporting to the Dealer Principal, the CFO oversees all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, compliance, and financial planning functions across multiple dealerships. The successful candidate must have retail automotive dealership experience and will provide strategic financial leadership, drive profitability, improve operational efficiencies, and support the organization's long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

Develop and execute the organization's financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and growth initiatives.
Partner with the Dealer Principal and executive leadership team to support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and business insights.
Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, forecasting, and financial modeling processes.
Evaluate business performance, identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Assess investment opportunities, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and other strategic growth initiatives.

Financial Management & Reporting

Oversee all accounting functions including the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure compliance with all manufacturers, lender, regulatory, and corporate reporting requirements.
Monitor dealership performance metrics, financial KPIs, and departmental profitability.
Lead financial statement analysis and provide executive-level reporting and recommendations.
Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, covenant compliance, and treasury functions.

Accounting Operations & Internal Controls

Oversee all accounting operations including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, inventory accounting, deal posting, floorplan management, and intercompany transactions.
Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including cash, receivables, payables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, manufacturer statements, and payroll liabilities.
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, scalability, and risk mitigation.

Process Improvement & Technology

Lead the modernization and automation of accounting and financial processes across all dealership operations.
Develop reporting systems and dashboards that provide meaningful business intelligence and operational transparency.
Reduce month-end and year-end closing timelines while improving reporting accuracy and accountability.
Collaborate with operational leaders to streamline workflows and leverage technology to improve business performance.

Tax, Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, municipal, and industry-specific financial regulations.
Oversee tax planning, remittances, audits, and regulatory filings while identifying opportunities for tax optimization.
Manage insurance requirements, legal compliance, OEM standards, and contractual obligations.
Review and oversee corporate contracts, service agreements, and vendor relationships.

Leadership & Team Development

Provide leadership and mentorship to the accounting and finance team, including Controller, Payroll Administrators, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Deal Administration staff.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Lead recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and talent development initiatives within the finance department.
Build strong cross-functional relationships with department leaders to support organizational success.

Qualifications

CPA designation in good standing.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
Minimum 3-5 years of senior financial leadership experience within an automotive dealership or dealer group environment.
Proven experience overseeing multi-department or multi-location financial operations.
Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
Demonstrated success leading process improvement and financial systems automation initiatives.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Previous experience as a CFO, Director of Finance, Corporate Controller, or Group Controller within an automotive retail organization.
Strong knowledge of PBS Dealer Management System is an asset.
Experience working with OEM financial reporting requirements and dealership performance metrics.
Experience supporting acquisitions, expansions, or high-growth dealership groups.

Pay: $150,000.00-$200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care

Application question(s):

How many years of experience do you have working in a retail automotive dealership?

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

Senior Financial Leadership: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Location:

North York, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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