Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Our client, an established organization in the automotive sector, is seeking a Controller to join their team. This role oversees the accounting and financial operations of a high-volume dealership, ensuring accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with manufacturer requirements.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

• $120,000-$135,000

Location: Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Directall dealership accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Overseethe preparation and submission of accurate monthly financial statements in accordance with manufacturer and dealership requirements.
• Ensure month-end and year-end closing processes are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain the dealership's general ledger and ensure accounts are properly reconciled.
• Review financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll accounting, vehicle accounting, and related functions.
• Manage daily cash controls, bank reconciliations, deposits, and dealership banking activity.
• Monitor contracts in transit, vehicle receivables, schedules, aged accounts, and outstanding balances.
• Overseefloorplan accounting and reconciliation of vehicle inventory.
• Ensurenew, used, wholesale, dealer trade, and inventory transactions are properly recorded.
• Reconcile manufacturer statements, incentives, holdback, rebates, warranty receivables, and other manufacturer-related accounts.
• Establish and maintain effective internal accounting controls and dealership accounting procedures.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and ensure timely research and resolution.
• Oversee accounting office personnel, including workflow, training, performance, and deadlines.
• Work closely with dealership management to review financial performance and address variances.
• Assist management with budgeting, forecasting, expense control, and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local accounting, tax, payroll, and record-retention requirements.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, banks, taxing authorities, and other business partners as required.
• Protect dealership assets and confidential financial information.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for audits and manufacturer reviews.
• Continually evaluate accounting processes and implement improvements suitable for a high-volume dealership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Five or more years of progressive automotive dealership accounting experience preferred
• Previous experience as a Controller, Comptroller, Office Manager, or comparable dealership accounting management
• Experience with dealership management systems (revenue & expense systems like Reynolds & Reynolds or CDK) required

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.