Controller - Automotive Dealership

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Controller to lead the financial operations of an automotive dealership. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all accounting functions, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive financial strategy to support business growth. Your expertise will help maintain accurate financial records, streamline reporting processes, and uphold the highest standards of financial integrity. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving automotive environment while leveraging your comprehensive accounting knowledge and leadership skills.

The Controller is responsible for managing all financial and accounting operations for the dealership. This includes cash flow, reconciliations, financial statements, payroll, compliance, expense management, and collaboration with management and external partners. The Controller ensures accuracy, transparency, and integrity in all financial processes, supporting the dealership’s operational and strategic goals.

• Manage daily cash flow including daily and monthly bank reconciliations, review and manage all balance sheet accounts daily, weekly, and monthly, and be responsible for legal, insurance, and accounting matters and relations with manufacturers, lenders, and floorplan sources.
• Ensure that the payroll process is accurate and timely. Review all payroll postings and prepare/ensure monthly sales tax, lease tax, use tax are accurate and timely.
• Prepare and review all reporting package items at month end.
• Prepare and review all manufacturer financial statements.
• Prepare managers and other commissioned employees payroll and templates.
• Work with CPA firm to maintain accuracy of fixed asset schedules and depreciation.
• Closely review all expenses regularly with store General Manager.
• Facilitate monthly asset meetings.
• Develop protocols for unclaimed property, prepaid expenses, we owe sweeps, employee corrective actions, parts and oil inventory reconciliations, policy expense, cost of sale adjustments, and document retention.
• Assure compliance of policies with regard to all store financial transactions and office procedures.
• Work with all managers and staff to monitor and analyze dealership performance.

• Maintain an unwavering personal & team accountability to the expectations contained within our Mission Statement, Company Philosophy, Mantra & Commitment to our Culture.
• Be an ambassador for the Dealerships both internally & externally.
• Successful completion of the aforementioned roles & responsibilities.
• Growth & Development of Accounting Department Team Members.

Our company offers relocation assistance to qualified candidates.