Controller Automotive

Volkswagen of Stamford is seeking a self‑motivated Controller/Office Manager to join our team. In this role, you will work with operational partners to develop financial forecasts along with many additional duties to support the team. Processes and generates financial data for all dealership departments, which together represent the accurate financial condition of the business. Provides accurate reporting to the dealer/general manager and is responsible for accounting office and administrative functions.

• Lead the accounting function and partner with dealership operations to ensure all financial controls and processes are established and followed to ensure profitability to include controls on payable/receivables and expense analysis
• Ensure financial statements are prepared timely and accurately
• Supervise periodic audits of the company’s accounts. If an independent auditor is hired, the comptroller collaborates with him and provides the documents needed to complete an audit.
• Vigilantly report any fraud, abuse or waste of company assets.
• Analyze information and provide data necessary to help complete the overall budget, as well as specialized budgets in areas such as production budget, sales or capital expenditures.
• Provide information necessary for the company to secure loans.
• Manage and track the company’s cash flow to better assist in the management of assets and liabilities.
• Manage controllable spend reporting and analysis related to corporate functions.
• Develop forecasting reports related to all areas of dealership expenses analysis and forecasting.
• Pay plan audit and consistency for processing bi‑annually review.
• Prepare a monthly financial statement according to dealership and manufacturer guidelines and timeline.
• Manage the work allocation for all staff to ensure even distribution and efficiencies.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities to improve dealership profitability.
• Oversee and audit all scheduled accounts including warranty claims, rebates, parts and vehicle inventory accounts to ensure they are current and accurate.
• Review reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure bank reconciliations, reserve accounts and factory and floor plan payable are accurate.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
• Assist with escalated customer issues.

• 10+ years in automotive industry.
• Managed a team of accounting professionals.
• Bachelor’s (4‑year) college degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and business/finance acumen.
• Ability to work with teams across all levels in the organization.
• High level working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint strongly preferred.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) Plan and Company Match
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off and vacation
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Family owned and operated
• Long‑term job security
• Health and wellness