Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job Title: Experienced Automotive Controller / Comptroller (Single-Point Dealership)

Location: Novi, MI

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $55,000 – $75,000 / year (Base Salary + Performance Bonuses)

About Us:

We are a premier, single-point automotive dealership seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Automotive Controller / Comptroller to lead our financial operations and administrative team. In our single-rooftop environment, this position serves as the core financial authority—combining strategic accounting oversight with direct, day-to-day management of office operations, title work, and factory reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight & OEM Reporting:

Manage full month-end and year-end accounting closes, general ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules.

Prepare and submit accurate monthly OEM factory financial statements in compliance with manufacturer standards.

Oversee floor plan inventory management, payoffs, line-of-credit audits, and cash flow forecasting.

Office Management & Staff Leadership:

Direct and supervise all administrative office personnel (title clerks, billers, cashiers, accounts payable/receivable).

Manage payroll administration, sales commission calculations, tax compliance, and HR onboarding workflows.

Ensure smooth daily operations across deal posting, contracts-in-transit, and bank deposits.

Title & DMV Compliance:

Directly oversee or process complex vehicle title work, state registrations, trade-in lien payoffs, and out-of-state paperwork.

Resolve title delays or trade-in discrepancies quickly to keep contracts funding on time.

Executive Collaboration:

Work directly with the Dealer Principal and General Manager to deliver Daily Operating Controls (DOC) and profit projections.

Maintain internal controls, prepare for annual tax/audit filings, and safeguard dealership assets.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of progressive dealership accounting experience as a Dealership Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Office Manager in an auto dealership.

OEM Experience: Direct, proven experience preparing and submitting month-end OEM factory financial statements.

DMS Proficiency: Advanced hands-on expertise with major Dealership Management Systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, or Tekion).

Title & Compliance Expertise: In-depth knowledge of state DMV regulations, vehicle titling, lien clearance, and IRS form 8300 compliance.

Leadership: Proven ability to manage, train, and hold administrative office staff accountable.

Benefits:

Competitive Base Salary + Monthly Performance Bonus Structure

Demo Vehicle or Monthly Auto Allowance

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation Plan

Employee Discounts on Sales, Service, and Parts