Director of Finance

Join Canada’s Largest Automotive Group

Position Overview

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the financial performance of a portfolio of automotive dealerships within the region.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support regional and corporate objectives.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities to improve profitability, revenue growth, and cost management.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations on acquisitions, divestitures, capital investments, and business initiatives.
• Support annual strategic planning processes and long-term financial forecasting.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting activities.
• Analyze dealership performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to executive leadership.

Operational Finance Support

• Partner with dealership leadership teams to improve financial results and operational effectiveness.
• Review dealership financial statements and ensure accurate month-end reporting.
• Support inventory management and floorplan financing optimization.
• Monitor vehicle, parts, and service department profitability.
• Evaluate operational processes and implement best practices across the region.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, lender requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance practices.
• Oversee audit activities and support external auditors as required.
• Ensure timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations and account reviews.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop dealership Controllers and Finance teams.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior executives.
• Act as the primary finance liaison between regional operations and corporate finance.
• Build strong relationships with lenders, auditors, manufacturers, and external partners.
• Support due diligence activities related to acquisitions and integration efforts.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA designation required.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• 5+ years in a multi-location automotive dealership environment strongly preferred.
• Experience overseeing multiple dealerships or business units.
• Strong understanding of dealership accounting, financial statements, manufacturer programs, inventory management, and automotive retail operations.

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities.
• Strong analytical and business acumen.
• Deep understanding of dealership management systems (DMS) and automotive financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to influence operational leaders and drive business results.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems, Microsoft Excel, and reporting tools.

About Dilawri

• In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include:
• Discounted employee vehicle purchase program
• Job-specific coaching & training programs
• Comprehensive health & dental plans
• Employee wellness & assistance programs
• Employee social events
• Build your career with a team that is driven by excellence, integrity and innovation.
• Discover Dilawri.