Controller - Lexus of Colorado Springs

Description

Controller - Lexus of Colorado Springs

• This position requires relocation to Colorado Springs
  . Assistance is negotiable for the right person.
• Competitive Pay: $115,000 - $135,000 annually
• Work Schedule: Flexible Full-time Hours, Monday-Friday
• Anticipated Final date to receive applications: 2/23/2026

Do you want to help transform the auto industry? Come let Lexus of Colorado Springs show you just how Remarkable you can be!

At Lexus
, we are challenging the norm when it comes to both the car buying process and the employee experience. As a Lexus teammate, you are part of a growing company that strives for an inclusive culture, which is why we need you!

We value individuals who:

• Make it matter through being a caring team member.
• Are authentic and communicate with transparency and kindness.
• Welcome differences by seeking, listening, and learning from diverse perspectives.

At Lexus we encourage and support career development, job opportunities across multiple professions, an inclusive culture where everyone is a leader (from entry level up to general management), encouragement to be your authentic self, and an almost obsessive focus on the employee and guest experience. Combine that with market-leading benefits offerings and opportunities across multiple states, and we think you’ll agree that YOU BELONG AT LEXUS OF COLORADO SPRINGS!

Controller oversees and is responsible for managing, operating, and maintaining their dealership's financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash management. The Controller will be able to partner and collaborate across all segments of the business to gather and analyze data related to sales revenue, vehicle inventory, financing contracts, and warranty claims. The Controller will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining the dealership's annual budgets.

• Responsible for leading store accounting team including coaching, developing, performance management and quarterly check in’s.
• Prepares all financial statements in accordance with guidelines within each manufacturer’s format and timelines.
• Ensures all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection and co-op advertising are current and accurate.
• Responsible for reviewing, investigating, and maintaining the general ledger and schedule accounts.
• Collaborates and partners with store leaders across all segments of the business addressing and correcting all discrepancies.
• Responsible for acting as a liaison with external auditors and tax professionals during annual audits and tax filings.
• Effectively partners and communicates closely with store leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
• Effectively manages all assets including but not limited to reconciliations, parts inventory, vehicle inventory, cash on hand, frozen capital reporting, cash flow opportunity like CIT, open ROs, open parts tickets, and receivables.
• Responsible for reviewing the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper recording per GAAP.
• Consistently interprets the financial statements and trend analysis, and partners timely with General Manager on potential issues and opportunities.
• Strategic Partner with General Manager building the annual forecast for the store.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or 5+ years in accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of modern, innovative accounting and finance models, tools, practices, platforms, and approaches
• Accounting & Finance data analytics experience is required
• Strong collaboration and communication capabilities and skillsets to develop and effectively maintain partnerships internally and externally
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance laws
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all store levels of leadership and shared services
• Strong business acumen, strategic agility, and operational execution capabilities
• Excellent written communication, time management, detail orientation, organizational, and problem-solving skills