Automotive Controller

DARCARS Automotive Group is now hiring an Automotive Controller.

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for overseeing the central accounting office and dealership office staff. The ideal candidate will have strong decision-making skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a deep understanding of accounting and financial management. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Proven experience in collaborating with individuals across all levels and functions of an organization is essential.

In this role, you'll:

• · Regularly and accurately reports the financial condition of the dealership to the General Manager and corporate headquarters
• · Summarizes sales and expense analysis to detect potential problem areas and opportunities for improved company profitability
• · Provide management with timely reviews of dealership financial status and progress
• · Interprets the financial statement and daily operating reports and informs management of developing trends
• · Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of accounting office personnel
• · Reinforces company policies and adheres to all company standards
• · Maintains and inspects for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• · Ensure proper internal controls are in place
• · Review the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable, and floor plan payable
• · Schedule review and maintenance on a weekly basis
• · Other administrative and accounting duties as needed

For this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 2 years of Controller experience in an automotive dealership, or at least 4 years as an Assistant Controller in an automotive dealership group
• Extensive experience in all areas of retail automotive accounting
• Strong communication, customer service, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proven experience collaborating with management on financial analysis and expense control
• Exceptional analytical abilities
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting is preferred, but not required for highly experienced candidates
• A stable and verifiable employment history
• Proficiency in Excel is required

Benefits:

• · Paid Holidays and PTO
• · Comprehensive Benefits Package
• · Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
• · Internal career advancement opportunities
• · Opportunities to join our community service initiatives

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.

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