Controller, Management, Financial Manager

Honda Controller

Reports the financial condition of the total dealership to the dealer/general manager regularly and accurately. Provides sales and expense analyses summarizing potential problem areas and opportunities for improved profitability relative to monthly and annual forecasts.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares a complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and within each manufacturer's format and time frame. Ensures that all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection and co-op advertising are current and accurate.
• Interprets the financial statement and the daily operating control (DOC) regularly and informs dealer of developing trends.
• Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts for the dealership.
• Provides department managers with detailed financial and management reports.
• Maintains an effective cash management system that forecasts cash funds and makes recommendations for the profitable use of excess cash.
• Directs assessment of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Reviews the general ledger and scheduled accounts. Notes any unusual entries and investigates.
• Reviews the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable, and floor plan payable.
• Stays abreast of tax code revisions and advises dealer regarding any operational adjustments needed to accommodate revisions.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining of required forms, payroll taxes and deposits, income taxes, retirement plan records, etc.
• Manages the dealership computer system to maximize utilization.
• Administers a loss review program and maintains loss reserves for contingent liabilities and trade receivables.
• Coordinates annual audit (or review) and physical inventory.
• Ensures that all office personnel are using proper accounting procedures and maintaining accurate records and analyses and supervises the preparation of all information for the CPA in order to minimize audit or review costs.
• Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealership.
• Attends managers meetings.
• Maintains professional appearance.

Manages a staff of 15 employees who are employed in a clerical capacity. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year college or university and/or three to five years related experience and/or training at a franchise automotive dealership.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information to top management, groups of managers, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability…