Automotive Controller

Ready to move out of the hustle and bustle? This area of Virginia is beautiful and close enough to the DC market for easy weekend trips, yet far enough out to enjoy life without the crazy cost of living issues in DC metro market.

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.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive Pay Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance Benefits
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays