Job Description

The Dealership Controller is responsible for exercising sound judgment to make independent discretionary decisions regarding the dealership’s overall financial and office workflow. The Controller is the key dealership executive for managing the accounting task and related policies and procedures at the dealership. This role will partner with the dealership General Manager and under the direction of the Regional Controller, carries out such policies and responsibilities.

The Controller implements controls to ensure compliance with the Company’s policies, and directs the office staff to ensure timely completion and accuracy of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to all departments to produce increased revenue, control expenses; contribute to customer satisfaction and excellent associate satisfaction.
• Ensure that the accounting records are maintained in an orderly, current and accurate condition at all times.
• Ensure that all Company policies are communicated and followed.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Recruit, supervise and develop dealership office personnel.
• Audit the balance sheets and schedules regularly and address any possible problems while keeping Regional Controller informed of problems and potential liabilities.
• Assist operations with dealership forecasting and budgeting.
• Ensure timely completion of all financial statements, monthly work papers and reports, and resolve any issues.
• Prepare reconciliation of all dealership balance sheet accounts and purify reconciling items every month.
• Review every schedule in the dealership every month and make necessary corrections.
• Ensure that the DOC is prepared daily in a timely manner and is accurate.

Qualifications

• All applicants must have 5+ Dealership Accounting/Controller experience within a publicly held company/Sox environment.
• Experience managing the accounting function and leading the accounting staff in an automotive dealership setting.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Excellent analytical, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
• Experience with a management computer system (ADP, CDK preferred).
• Excellent computer skills, particularly using Excel/MS Office Suite.
• Ability to effective manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $132,000 +
• Based on qualifications
• Salary plus applicable bonuses

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Monday through Friday availability
• Possible weekends/holidays based on operational needs during month/annual close.

It's time to make the most important move of your career . From our cooperative team-based approach; to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

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