Deal Department Team Lead (Performance Auto Group - Head Office GTA)

Performance Cars Ltd.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on vehicles

Employee events

Internal career mobility

Community giving back

Job summary

Performance Auto Group is seeking a Deal Department Team Lead to join the accounting team in Brampton on a 12-month contract. You will lead the Deal Department, oversee posting of new and used deals, and coordinate across multiple dealerships with a focus on accuracy and leadership.

The successful candidate will manage payroll setup, reconciliations, and monthly reporting while aligning with OMVIC standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in accounting or equivalent.
• Experience with automotive dealer accounting is an asset.
• Proficiency with dealership software like CDK, CT Wizard, 180 Dealer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Deal Department to meet deadlines and post deals accurately.
• Conduct weekly staff check-ins to manage workload and support needs.
• Improve cross-training so the team can post deals for all dealerships.
• Manage payroll submission and employee setup in required systems.
• Reconcile monthly deal schedules and financial statements.
• Oversee used car audits, warranties, and post deal postings.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Accounting

CDK

CT Wizard

180 Dealer

Payroll

Excel

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

CDK

CT Wizard

180 Dealer

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on September 26, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Brampton, ON L7A1A4, CAN

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Accounting/Finance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DEALD001038

Description

Drive for Excellence

Looking to join a fast-paced and an ever expanding organization? Be a part of our dynamic team at Performance Auto Group!

We are currently seeking a Deal Department Team Lead to join our accounting team on a 12 month contract!

Performance Auto Group is currently seeking a Deal Department Team Lead to join their Accounting team in Brampton. The successful candidate will be a key team player in the Accounting Deal Department. They are responsible for assisting the Regional Office Manager with ensuring that the Deal Administration team is accurately posting new and used vehicle deals for assigned dealerships. They will also assist in strategic and team coordinating duties as required. Ability to display exemplary leadership, work well under pressure, and strong computer skills are essential for this role.

About Us

Performance Auto Group, is a leading automotive group, whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:

• Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
• Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
• Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
• Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
• Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
• Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families

Here’s what you’ll deliver:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead the Accounting Deal Department to meet deadlines and ensure accurate deal postings for assigned dealerships.
• Conduct weekly check-ins with staff to discuss workload, capacity, and support needs, ensuring all team members are on track to meet deadlines.
• Foster effective communication within the team, emphasizing the importance and impact of their roles on the company’s success.
• Implement cross-training programs to enable all team members to post deals for any dealership within the group and develop proficiency in posting deals for all dealerships.
• Maintain strong Team development
• Ensure the team performs monthly inventory adjustments, aftermarket reconciliations and Used Car audits.
• Complete & adhere to Leadership training and development (AYL) courses provided

Payroll and Employee Setup:

• Ensure payroll submission is completed accurately and submitted on the required deadline.
• Setup of new Sales Consultants and Financial Services Managers in One Eighty, CDK and on the dealerships’ Google sheets.

Financial Reporting and Reconciliation:

• On a monthly basis, verify that the number of deals sold matches the financial statement entries.
• Ensure account numbers and journal postings are accurate and correct.
• Investigate journal report discrepancies in gross figures.
• Confirm OMVIC statutory count aligns with the month’s deal volume.
• Conduct bank and extended warranty reconciliations.
• Review deal schedules on a monthly basis and reconcile relevant schedules as needed.
• Handle Demo Reporting to TD Bank.
• Check and submit monthly bonuses.
• Post, reconcile, and analyze various vehicle deals (retail, wholesale, fleet, and dealer trade).
• Prepare warranty remittances.
• Post and reconcile TD/HCFI EFT payments for payouts.
• Notify General Managers via email about large Gross Profit adjustments

Other duties:

• Reconcile after-market purchases as needed.
• Follow-up and review of Rebates
• Conduct inventory adjustments as needed.
• Process extended warranty payments as per OMVIC standards.
• Process and auto-post all aftermarket products sold.
• Follow up with FSM’s to register all Aftermarket products to ensure customers have all the products they purchased registered. Both in Google & Unifi
• Manage One Eighty Model additions.
• Assist with One Eighty programming.
• Oversee used car audit uploads and follow-ups.
• Keep an inventory of deal files and follow up on outstanding items.
• Liaise between dealerships and accounting for deal adjustments.
• Resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied transactions, providing guidance to dealers.
• Manage vehicle chattel payment postings.
• Demonstrate utmost professionalism in the performance of duties.
• Work in strict compliance with the Laws of the Province of Ontario and Canada including, but not limited to, the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Comply with all company policies, standards and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What do you need to succeed?

• University Degree or College Diploma in Accounting, or equivalent.
• 2 years of Automotive Dealer Accounting experience is considered an asset.
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable experience preferred.
• Experience with CDK, CT Wizard, & 180 Dealer software considered an asset.
• Ability to navigate and utilize computers at an advanced level, including the ability to operate spreadsheets, word documents and PDF editing programs, as well as email and Google documents.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a timely manner
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
• Demonstrate effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Trustworthy, respectful and able to demonstrate strong work ethics.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimum supervision.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent management support and guidance
• Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
• Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
• Free and engaging employee events
• Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?!

Job Type: Full Time - Temporary (12 month contract)

Compensation (expected annual salary): $60,000 - $70,000 per year. The starting salary will be set within this range based on job-related factors such as relevant skills and experience.

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Ontario with over 2,000 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet, Canada’s largest indoor used car showroom.

This recruitment process involves the use of artificial intelligence, and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Performance Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable legislation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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