Job Description

Immediate need for an automotive dealership controller to oversee and maintain the timely and accurate accounting and reporting for a new car store. This includes preparing and reviewing all accounting schedules and sales journals and preparing OEM financial statements in accordance with GAAP and OEM requirements. Additional duties include maintaining rigid controls over dealership’s assets and expenditures. This is a very hands-on position that is responsible for the operation of all accounting related features of the new car store. The Controller identifies problem areas and opportunities for improved cash flow and profitability and provides timely, accurate reporting, to senior management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the timely and accurate preparation and submission of monthly financials statements and related schedules prepared by accounting staff.
• Review accounting schedules, sales journal and ensure that all general ledger accounts and manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection, and co-op advertising are current and accurate.
• Review reconciliations of general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, reserve accounts, factory payables, and floor plan payables, and verifies accuracy of reconciliations with outside sources
• Prepare financial statements and daily operating control (DOC) reports regularly and inform senior management of developing trends
• Participates in the preparation of short-term and long-term financial forecasts for the region through weekly management meetings
• Supervise the preparation of all information provided to external third parties (auditors / tax regulatory bodies etc.) to ensure accuracy of information provided and minimal exposure
• Track and renew vendor contracts, agreements and required dealership licenses for store
• Oversee the hiring, training and management of all accounting personnel.
• Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting to executive leadership

Job Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience working in an accounting office for a new car store (Office Manager or Assistant Controller)
• Advanced proficiency with dealer management systems DMS (Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK, DealerTrack)
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, career growth and tenure in working history
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively to resolve problems with other dealership employees, suppliers, and external third parties.

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