Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

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Regular Full-Time Management Elmira, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $ Annually

Position Title:

Controller

Department:
Accounting / Finance

Reports To:

Chief Financial Officer / Group Controller

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Target

Start Date:

10/9/2026

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000

Williams Auto Group is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Controller. The Controller will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records, managing the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring strong internal controls, and providing financial reporting and analysis to dealership and corporate leadership.

The successful candidate will have strong automotive dealership accounting experience, exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with Market Directors, Variable and Fixed Operations Directors, General Managers, Department Managers, dealership personnel, corporate functions, manufacturers, outside advisors, and other business partners.

This position is a key financial leadership role and will be expected to identify opportunities to improve financial performance, strengthen processes and controls, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting requirements.

• Oversee the accounting function for dealership operations.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and subsidiary accounting systems.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for dealerships.
• Prepare and review dealership financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial results, identify significant variances, and communicate findings to dealership and corporate leadership.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and timely in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain appropriate accounting documentation and support schedules

• Review accounting for new and used vehicle inventory, including floorplan-related activity.
• Review parts and service inventory and related accounting.
• Review of vehicle deals, gross profit, commissions, incentives, rebates, chargebacks, and other dealership transactions.
• Ensure accurate accounting for accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts, and cash disbursements.
• Review manufacturer receivables, warranty receivables, incentive receivables, and other outstanding balances.
• Review bank accounts, floorplan accounts, manufacturer accounts, and other significant balance sheet accounts.
• Review fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Review appropriate schedules for reserves, liabilities, and other significant estimates.

• Establish, maintain, and monitor effective internal accounting controls.
• Ensure compliance with Williams Auto Group accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify control weaknesses and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor segregation of duties and appropriate authorization procedures.
• Support internal and external audits and respond to audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer accounting and reporting requirements.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation for tax, audit, and regulatory purposes.

• Serve as a financial resource to Market Directors / General Managers / department leaders.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations based on operating results.
• Work with department managers to improve expense control and cash flow.
• Assist dealership leadership in developing annual…