Assistant Controller

Serpa Automotive Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus

Benefits package

Growth environment

Job summary

Serpa Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM SRT & Serpa Certified Collision Repair Centre in Toronto, ON seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead accounting, reporting and government compliance across the dealership. This role offers a path for a detail-oriented finance professional to step into a leadership position within a growing, family-owned automotive group.

We value honesty, transparency and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of finance/accounting experience in dealership operations.
• Experience with CDK or Lightspeed is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Collaborates effectively with managers, banks and manufacturer partners.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily banking activity.
• Prepare, analyze, and finalize monthly financial statements.
• Produce and review expense reports.
• Post and maintain monthly standard journal entries.
• Reconcile monthly manufacturer rebates.
• Support managers during bank audits.
• Prepare cheques for lien payouts and vehicle purchases.
• Oversee monthly floor plan report for commissions; liaise with banks.
• Post deals accurately for correct commissions and bonuses.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as they arise.

Skills

Finance/accounting experience

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Cross-department collaboration

Tools

CDK/Lightspeed

Job description

Assistant Controller

Serpa Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM SRT & Serpa Certified Collision Repair Centre — Toronto, ON

About the Role

Serpa Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM SRT & Serpa Certified Collision Repair Centre is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to manage and administer all accounting, reporting, and government compliance requirements across the dealership. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to step into a leadership role within a growing, family-owned automotive group.

The Serpa team is known for its honest, transparent approach to vehicle sales and best-in-class management support — all working toward one common goal: success. We're looking for a candidate who shares our core values of business excellence, long-lasting relationships, and full transparency.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of finance/accounting experience, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge of dealership operations.
• CDK / Lightspeed experience considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable working cross-departmentally with managers, bank representatives, and manufacturer partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile daily banking activity.
• Prepare, analyze, and finalize the dealer's month-end financial statements.
• Produce and review expense reports.
• Post and maintain monthly standard journal entries.
• Reconcile monthly manufacturer rebates.
• Support departmental managers during bank audits.
• Prepare cheques for lien payouts and vehicle purchases.
• Oversee and prepare the monthly floor plan report used in commission calculations; manage floor plan payoffs and liaise with bank representatives.
• Post deals accurately to ensure correct commission and bonus calculations.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as they arise.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Monthly bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented team environment.