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.