Automotive Controller - Anderson, SC

Pendleton, United States | Posted on 09/15/2026

Dealership Controller | Family-Owned Auto Group | Anderson, SC

A well-established, family-owned dealership group in Anderson, South Carolina, is looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting across two rooftops. Together, the stores sell about 200 new and used vehicles a month. This is a chance to be the financial leader of a growing operation where your work is visible, valued, and tied directly to the success of the business and the family behind it.

You won't be a number in a corporate structure here. You'll work closely with ownership and general management, have real input on decisions, and be part of a team that has built its reputation on treating customers and employees the right way.

• Oversee all accounting operations for both locations, including month-end close, financial statements, and factory reporting
• Lead, train, and develop the office staff, including AP, AR, payroll, and title/contracts personnel
• Manage schedules, reconciliations, and account analysis so the books stay clean and current
• Monitor floor plan, contracts in transit, and cash flow, and keep ownership informed of the numbers that matter
• Partner with department managers on expense control, profitability, and process improvements
• Coordinate with outside CPAs on audits, tax filings, and year-end work
• Keep the stores compliant with manufacturer, state, and federal requirements

• 3+ years as a Controller or Assistant Controller in a franchised auto dealership (multi-store experience is a strong plus)
• Deep knowledge of dealership accounting, including the DMS (CDK, Reynolds, Dealer track, or similar)
• A track record of accurate, on-time financial statements and a clean, organized office
• Leadership skills to build and hold a team accountable while keeping morale strong
• Integrity, discretion, and a hands-on style that fits a family-owned culture
• Degree in accounting or finance preferred; equivalent dealership experience considered

• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k)
• Paid time off and a stable, Monday–Friday schedule
• Direct access to ownership and a culture that values long-term people
• A great place to live, with a low cost of living near Lake Hartwell, and an easy drive to Greenville and Clemson