Automotive Accounting Controller

DARCARS Automotive Group

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years as an Automotive Controller or 4+ years as an Assistant Controller in a dealership
  • In-depth experience with retail automotive accounting
  • Proven leadership and communication abilities
  • Experience in financial analysis and expense management
  • Excel proficiency is essential
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business preferred
  • Stable employment history required

Responsibilities

  • Report financial performance to the General Manager and corporate leadership
  • Analyze sales and expenses to find profitability opportunities
  • Provide timely financial performance updates to management
  • Interpret financial statements to identify trends
  • Hire, train, and supervise accounting personnel
  • Ensure compliance with policies and laws
  • Maintain general ledger reconciliations
  • Oversee scheduling and accounting functions

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
  • Internal career advancement opportunities
  • Community service involvement
Full Job Description
Position Overview
The Automotive Controller is responsible for managing accounting office staff, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a decisive leader with deep automotive accounting expertise and the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years as an Automotive Controller or 4 years as an Assistant Controller in an automotive dealership group
  • Extensive experience in retail automotive accounting
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Advanced financial analysis and expense control experience
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business preferred
  • Stable and verifiable employment history
Benefits
  • Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
  • Internal career advancement opportunities
  • Community service involvement

Key Responsibilities
  • Accurately report dealership financial performance to the General Manager and corporate leadership
  • Analyze sales and expenses to identify risks and profitability opportunities
  • Provide timely financial reviews and performance updates to management
  • Interpret financial statements and operating reports to identify trends
  • Hire, train, and supervise accounting office personnel
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable laws
  • Review and maintain general ledger reconciliations, including bank accounts, factory payables, reserves, and floor plans
  • Oversee weekly scheduling, reviews, and maintenance of accounting functions
  • Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as required


This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

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