Job Description
COMPANY:
A well-established and rapidly growing automotive retail group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of dealership accounting, and a drive for accuracy, efficiency, and profitability.
Dealership Controller
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and report monthly financial statements in accordance with dealership and manufacturer guidelines, formats, and deadlines.
- Compile and submit financial statements and supplemental data for performance groups or executive reporting.
- Hire, train, manage, and supervise accounting personnel.
- Prepare weekly and monthly forecasts in coordination with the General Manager and submit relevant financial reports to executive management.
- Calculate and post monthly commissions for department managers based on dealership performance.
- Provide timely reports and keep management informed of income and expense trends by department and store.
- Collaborate with department leaders and executive management to improve profitability through expense control and process improvement.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll and related payroll tax entries.
- Reconcile all manufacturer-related accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, incentives, floorplan assistance, holdbacks, advertising, and more.
- Maintain reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to the general ledger.
- Attend and actively participate in weekly manager meetings, accounting conference calls, and quarterly management reviews.
- Oversee intercompany reconciliations between related entities.
- Manage extended warranty, insurance product, and finance reserve reconciliations, including monthly adjustments.
- Oversee reconciliation of floorplan statements and manage relationships with financial institutions during audits.
- Ensure accurate inventory reconciliation with dealer statements.
- Manage preparation and submission of tax-related filings and payments, including monthly VIT and sales-related reports.
- Review monthly parts and vendor reconciliations and ensure appropriate adjustments are made.
- Oversee preparation and filing of required compliance forms.
- Monitor bank activity and post select transactions as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by executive leadership.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of automotive dealership accounting experience.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Strong proficiency with dealership management systems and accounting software.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and senior leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be eligible to work in the US
- Must pass drug test and extensive criminal background screening
- Motivated to go above and beyond the minimum standard
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
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