Controller

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  Manage the financial and accounting system and personnel
  
  


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  Run daily operations of the accounting department, cashiers and receptions
  
  


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  Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing
  
  


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  Reconcile the bank accounts for the dealership every single day
  
  


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  Complete all required reports for the corporate office on a regular basis
  
  


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  Prepare monthly budgets and financial statements
  
  


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  Forecast financial goals for each quarter to maintain the dealership’s profitability
  
  


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  Process all insurance claims and liability insurance
  
  


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  Review all financial statements and ledgers, and work with the accounting staff to clear up any discrepancies
  
  


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  Prepare all taxes and filing forms with the government
  
  


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  Meet with the department managers to regularly review business matters and develop plans to increase profitability
  
  


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  Ensure all HR and payroll functions are operational and work reciprocally to handle employee issues as needed
  
  


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  Ensure required HR training is completed
  
  


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  Cross-train in all accounting positions
  
  

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  5 years of previous automotive accounting/controller experience required
  
  


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  Previous automotive dealership experience required
  
  


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  Strong communications, customer service, leadership and problem solving skills
  
  


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  Excellent analytical ability
  
  


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  High school diploma is necessary; college or advanced degree preferred
  
  


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  Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office applications or the equivalent
  
  


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  Clean driving record and valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as necessary
  
  

About Us

The Harper name has been synonymous with quality since 1981, when Tom Harper opened the Porsche, Audi, and Jaguar dealerships in Knoxville.  Since then, Harper has expanded to seven dealerships, thirteen franchises, and one certified collision center each catering to a different type of driver but providing the same level of excellence in sales and service. The Harper family of dealerships has always made customer satisfaction its primary objective.  This is evidenced by our top-notch staff, beautiful state-of-the-art facilities and multiple awards for both sales and service.   Harper...Where the drive is always world class.