Job Description:
Dealership Controller (Richmond, BC)
Go Auto is looking for an experienced Dealership Controller to join our Richmond team.
This is a strong opportunity 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
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This is not just a “close the books” role.
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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.
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You’ll have the chance to:
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Own monthly financial reporting
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Support departmental budgeting
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Prepare year-end audit statements
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Improve financial controls
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Streamline accounting processes
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Use data and reporting tools to drive better decisions
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Grow your career with one of Canada’s leading automotive groups
What You’ll Do
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Prepare and review monthly financial statements
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Manage dealership accounting functions
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Support departmental budgets and financial analysis
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Assist with year-end audit preparation
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Review reconciliations, schedules, and reporting accuracy
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Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency
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Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
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Partner with leadership on financial performance
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Support process improvements across the accounting function
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Use Excel and reporting tools to organize, analyze, and present financial data
What You Bring
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We are looking for someone who has:
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Dealership accounting experience — required
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Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar dealership accounting role
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Strong understanding of general accounting functions
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Experience with monthly financial statements
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Strong Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, and financial reporting
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High attention to detail
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Strong problem-solving skills
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A positive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach
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Confidence working with deadlines and financial reporting cycles
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Interest in improving processes, controls, and reporting
Nice to Have
These are assets, but not dealbreakers:
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Experience with dealership systems such as CDK, Reynolds, PBS, Dealertrack, or Tekion
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Power BI, VBA, or Microsoft Access experience
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CPA designation or CPA progress
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Experience leading or mentoring accounting/admin staff
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What We Offer
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At Go Auto, we invest in people who want to grow.
You’ll receive:
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Competitive compensation
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Health and dental benefits
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Health spending account
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Generous vacation time
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Professional development and training
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Supportive team environment
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Career growth opportunities across Go Auto
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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:
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Dealership Controller
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Assistant Controller
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Dealership Accounting Manager
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Senior Accountant in automotive retail
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Corporate dealership accounting professional ready for a Controller role
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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.
