Controller Automotive

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function and partner with dealership operations to ensure all financial controls and processes are established and followed to ensure profitability
• Together with dealership operations, establish and follow financial controls and processes to ensure profitability
• Ensures Financial Statements are prepared timely and accurately
• Supervises 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
• Vigilant about reporting any fraud, abuse or waste of company assets
• Analyze information and provide data necessary to help complete the overall budget, as well as specialized ones 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
• Development of forecasting reports related to all areas of dealership expenses analysis and forecasting
• Pay plan audit and consistency for processing bi-annually review
• The preparation of 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
• Analysis of financial data to identify trends and opportunity to improve dealership profitability
• Oversees and audits all scheduled accounts including warranty claims, rebates, parts and vehicle inventory accounts are current and accurate
• Reviews the 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

Requirements

• 10 plus years in automotive industry
• Managed a team of accounting professionals
• Bachelor's (4-year) college degree, preferably in the field of 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

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive industry financial practices
• Experience with financial forecasting and budgeting
• Understanding of financial statements and their preparation
• Experience with financial controls and processes
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration
• Experience with financial reporting and compliance

Skills

• Financial analysis
• Accounting principles
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Team leadership
• Customer service

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K 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