Automotive Dealership ControllerFreeland Auto Group | Nashville, Tennessee
$120,000 - $150,000 + Performance Bonus | Dealertrack DMS Preferred | Relocation Assistance AvailableFreeland Auto Group is hiring a Controller to lead accounting for both of our rooftops -
Freeland Chevrolet and Freeland CDJR - in Nashville, Tennessee.
This is a strategic seat, not a back-office one. You will own the numbers and the conversations about them: partnering with leadership to turn financial results into decisions. When a gross does not look right or a department is drifting, you are the person who spots it, explains it, and helps fix it.
Compensation & BenefitsCompensation: $120,000-$150,000 base salary and opportunity for company performance bonus. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; 401(k) with match; paid vacation and paid time off; employee discounts; professional development support.
What You'll Own- Month-end and year-end close across both rooftops
- Financial statement preparation and OEM submissions for both GM and Stellantis - two reporting packages, two sets of requirements
- Reconciliation of vehicle inventory, floorplan, receivables, payables, and cash, with clean, current schedules
- Accurate accounting for vehicle sales, trades, incentives, rebates, and OEM programs
- Leadership and development of a 7-person accounting team
- Budgets, forecasts, and financial projections built alongside leadership
- Internal controls that protect company assets and hold up under review
What You NeedRequired- Dealership Controller or Office Manager experience running a dealership accounting office
- Fluency in dealership financial statements and OEM reporting
- Experience managing and developing accounting staff
- Strong Excel skills
Preferred- Dealertrack DMS experience
- Multi-rooftop or multi-franchise experience
- Exposure to more than one OEM reporting package
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
