Dealership Controller

Jerry Seiner Salt Lake City

$120K — $180K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting or finance leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Experience preparing financial statements
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead all dealership accounting operations
  • Manage month-end and year-end close
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and manufacturer accounting requirements
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
  • Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts
  • Analyze KPIs and profitability trends

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid Time Off starting Day One
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employer HSA contributions
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Book reimbursement
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, service, and accessories
  • Vehicle referral bonuses
  • Career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Dealership Controller

Jerry Seiner Dealerships | Utah
$120,000 - $180,000 per year | Full-Time

What You'll Do

As our Dealership Controller, you'll oversee the dealership's accounting operations while partnering with executive leadership to drive financial performance.

Responsibilities include:
  • Lead all dealership accounting operations
  • Manage month-end and year-end close
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and manufacturer accounting requirements
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
  • Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts
  • Analyze KPIs and profitability trends
  • Recommend strategies to improve financial performance
  • Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard company assets
  • Coordinate internal and external audits
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and manufacturer requirements
  • Coach, mentor, and develop accounting team members
  • Partner with General Managers and department leaders to maximize profitability

We're Looking For

Required
  • 5+ years of accounting or finance leadership experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Experience preparing financial statements
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred
  • Automotive dealership accounting experience
  • Controller or Assistant Controller experience
  • CPA or CMA designation
  • Experience with CDK or other dealership management systems
  • Multi-franchise or multi-location experience

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid Time Off starting Day One
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employer HSA contributions
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Book reimbursement
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, service, and accessories
  • Vehicle referral bonuses
  • Career advancement opportunities

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