Dealership Controller

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Dealership Controller for an opportunity in dynamic and profitable dealerships in Albuquerque, NM. This is a prime opportunity for detail-oriented leaders with strong experience in dealership financials and accounting, expense management, and CDK DMS.

Berkshire Hathaway Automotive is one of the largest groups of affiliated dealerships in America, with over 100 franchises in 10 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas. The Berkshire Hathaway Automotive affiliated dealerships set the industry standard for operational excellence, financial performance and unmatched customer experience within franchised automobile dealerships. Using extensive experience, innovative strategies and technological expertise, Berkshire Hathaway Automotive works to assure its affiliated dealerships obtain and maintain position as leaders and trendsetters in the automotive field. The company focuses on building resilient and adaptive business models that cultivate engaged, strong and proactive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting operations of the company, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial performance.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Oversight of the accounting office personnel along with all aspects of the general ledger and financial statements
• Partner with the General Manager to manage the financial results of the dealership
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
• Responsible for adherence to dealership policies and internal control structure
• Proactively manage and safeguard company assets
• Actively manage expense structure and vendors
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports
• Lead and develop the accounting office team
• Work with the management staff of the dealership to review the data and prepare reports/analysis as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent
• Dealership Controller experience (3+ years preferred)
• Strong experience with CDK DMS (Dealership Management System)
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Deep understanding of dealership financial statements & operations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Stable work history in automotive accounting roles
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Professional appearance and work ethic
• All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing including a background check and drug screen

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with growth potential
• Ongo