Dealership Controller

Jerry Seiner Dealerships | Utah

$120,000 - $180,000 per year | Full-Time

Jerry Seiner Dealerships is looking for an experienced Dealership Controller to join our leadership team. If you're a financial leader who enjoys improving processes, developing people, partnering with dealership leadership, and making a measurable impact on profitability, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the West's most respected family-owned automotive groups. Family-owned since 1975, Jerry Seiner Dealerships operates multiple award-winning dealerships across the western United States and continues to grow through strong leadership, financial discipline, and exceptional customer service.

• $120,000-$180,000 annual salary
• Leadership role with direct impact on dealership performance
• Established, financially strong dealer group
• Opportunity to influence business decisions-not just close the books
• Stable, family-owned company with long-tenured leadership
• Sundays off
• Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities

As our Dealership Controller, you'll oversee the dealership's accounting operations while partnering with executive leadership to drive financial performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all dealership accounting operations
• Manage month-end and year-end close
• Prepare and analyze financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and manufacturer accounting requirements
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Analyze KPIs and profitability trends
• Recommend strategies to improve financial performance
• Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard company assets
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and manufacturer requirements
• Coach, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Partner with General Managers and department leaders to maximize profitability

• 5+ years of accounting or finance leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Experience preparing financial statements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Automotive dealership accounting experience
• Controller or Assistant Controller experience
• CPA or CMA designation
• Experience with CDK or other dealership management systems
• Multi-franchise or multi-location experience

• Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match
• Educational reimbursement
• Book reimbursement
• Supplemental insurance options
• Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, service, and accessories
• Vehicle referral bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities

For more than 50 years, Jerry Seiner Dealerships has built a reputation for integrity, teamwork, and innovation. We believe great people build great dealerships, which is why we invest heavily in our employees' success. If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your financial expertise will influence business decisions and help shape the future of a growing automotive organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to your background screening, drug test, and motor vehicle record, are required.

Salary: $120000 - $180000 per year