Jobs · Accounting · Utah

Dealership Controller

Jerry Seiner Dealerships · Salt Lake City, UT · 3 wk ago
Accounting$120k–$180k/yrFull-time

About the Role

Jerry Seiner Dealerships is looking for an experienced Dealership Controller to join our leadership team. If you're a financial leader who enjoys improving processes, developing people, partnering with dealership leadership, and making a measurable impact on profitability, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the West's most respected family-owned automotive groups.

Family-owned since 1975, Jerry Seiner Dealerships operates multiple award-winning dealerships across the western United States and continues to grow through strong leadership, financial discipline, and exceptional customer service.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • $120,000-$180,000 annual salary
  • Leadership role with direct impact on dealership performance
  • Established, financially strong dealer group
  • Opportunity to influence business decisions—not just close the books
  • Stable, family-owned company with long-tenured leadership
  • Sundays off
  • Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Lead all dealership accounting operations
  • Manage month-end and year-end close
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and manufacturer accounting requirements
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
  • Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts
  • Analyze KPIs and profitability trends
  • Recommend strategies to improve financial performance
  • Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard company assets
  • Coordinate internal and external audits
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and manufacturer requirements
  • Coach, mentor, and develop accounting team members
  • Partner with General Managers and department leaders to maximize profitability

Requirements

  • 5+ years of accounting or finance leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Experience preparing financial statements
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Automotive dealership accounting experience
  • Controller or Assistant Controller experience
  • CPA or CMA designation
  • Experience with CDK or other dealership management systems
  • Multi-franchise or multi-location experience

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid Time Off starting Day One
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employer HSA contributions
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Book reimbursement
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, service, and accessories
  • Vehicle referral bonuses
  • Career advancement opportunities

Pay

$120,000 - $180,000 per year

Schedule

Full-Time, Sundays off

About Jerry Seiner Dealerships

For more than 50 years, Jerry Seiner Dealerships has built a reputation for integrity, teamwork, and innovation. We believe great people build great dealerships, which is why we invest heavily in our employees' success.

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