Regional Controller - BC Region BC

If you are looking to grow your career with an organization driven by excellence, integrity, and innovation, Dilawri offers an environment where people are supported and empowered to succeed.

Founded in 1985, Dilawri is Canada’s largest automotive group and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Dilawri operates over 80franchised dealerships,representing more than 35 of the world’s most respected automotive brands across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,Ontario, Quebec, and Washington, DC.

With a team of more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri fosters aculture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Ourvalues of Excellence, Leading, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Giving Backguide how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our customers and communities.

Through the Dilawri Foundation , weare also committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities weserve.

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The Regional Controller – BC Region plays a key strategic role in overseeing the financial operations of multiple Dilawridealerships across British Columbia. Reporting to the Regional Director of Finance, this position provides financial leadership, ensures adherence to accounting standards and manufacturer requirements, and partners closely with Dealer Principals, General Managers, and regional leadership to drive performance, operational discipline, and long ‑ term profitability.

The expected pay for this position is$ - $ annually.

• o Lead and oversee accounting and finance functions across multiple dealerships within the region.
• o Establish, implement, and maintain consistent accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and systems.
• o Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records and reporting.
• o Serve as a key member of the regional accounting leadership team and a strategic financial advisor to store management and regional leadership.
• o Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and year ‑ to ‑ date financial statements in accordance with GAAP, manufacturer requirements, and internal timelines.
• o Conduct analytical reviews to identify budget variances, unusual trends, and performance gaps; provide recommendations for improvement.
• o Prepare consolidated regional financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership.
• o Oversee annual financial statement preparation and support year ‑ end audits and external reviews.

• o Ensure compliance with all manufacturer reporting requirements, including warranty claims, incentives, advertising programs, rebates, and interest protection.
• o Oversee inventory accounting, floor plan reconciliations, and wholesale liabilities, including lease and rental vehicles.
• o Review and approve adjustments related to inventory, depreciation, amortization, write ‑ offs, prepaid expenses, and reserves.
• o Ensure accurate reconciliation of all general ledger accounts, including banks, manufacturer accounts, inventory financing,and reserves.
• o Ensure compliance with GAAP, the Income Tax Act,and all applicable federal and provincial regulations.
• o Monitor tax and regulatory changes and advise leadership on operational or structural adjustments as needed.
• o Oversee insurance, fixed assets, and reserves for contingent liabilities.
• o Support risk management, internal controls, and audit preparedness across the region.

• o Lead, coach, and develop accounting teams across multiple dealership locations.
• o Support recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning within the accounting function.
• o Collaborate with department managers to analyze financial performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• o Participate in management meetings, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• o Review daily and monthly management reports and escalate emerging trends or concerns to leadership.
• o Approve credit policies and oversee accounts receivable and collection practices.
• o Negotiate and oversee key supplier and service contracts when required.
• o Lead and support regional financial and operational projects as assigned.