Automotive Controller

Automotive dealer group is looking for a take charge, challenge driven individual to help grow their dealership to the next level. This individual should want to grow into a CFO position.

Job Responsibilities to Include:

• Oversee the accounting department for all stores to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions.
• Supervise and train accounting staff as needed.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for owners.
• Make sure that all reports are made to all the appropriate departments in a timely manner.
• Meet with Department managers regularly to address ways to improve business and cover goals as well as performance
• Create and maintain budgets and reporting for accountability to budgets for each department and store.
• Coordinates audits and makes sure the proper filing of tax returns is handled in a timely manner.
• Ensure all legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions is kept.
• Oversee HR compliance for all stores

• Oversee and ensure other compliance with Federal, State and Local laws
• Assist with strategic and operational planning for all stores.

Job Requirements:

• DealerTrack/Arkona DMS Experience is preferred.
• Prior Chrysler (FCA US) based franchise experience preferred

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree - Accounting Major or extensive prior experience in similar role;
• A deep knowledge and understanding all aspects of retail automotive
• Must have working knowledge of information technology .
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated leadership ability and team management in prior roles
• Must have interpersonal skills, and possess excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus good organization skills.

Job Benefits: Includes highly competitive pay and full benefits package.