Franchise automotive dealer group is looking for an exceptionally qualified individual to join their leadership team. This is a senior level accounting and financial management position. This individual will oversee cash flow planning for multiple stores including budgeting. This individual will be a key member of the management team working directly with dealership owners.

This is an individual who can streamline systems and processes across all stores.

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 in each location making sure that all run smoothly.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for owners.
• Develop processes and procedures to improve efficiency across stores.
• Make sure that all reports are made to all the appropriate departments in a timely manner.
• Submit timely and accurate factory financial statements
• 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.
• Work with dealership owners to develop more comprehensive data and reporting functions for all stores.
• Ensure all legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions is kept.
• Help develop and encourage teamwork across all departments and stores.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in automotive accounting is required .
• Bachelors Degree required - Accounting Major or extensive prior experience in similar role;
• 5 years of prior controller experience.
• A deep knowledge and understanding all aspects of retail automotive
• Must have working knowledge of information technology to facilitate needs for the various offices and systems.
• 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.