REGIONAL AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP CONTROLLER - HFAD

HERTRICH Family of Automobile Dealerships

$135K — $195K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
  • Previous experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, Office Manager, or in senior accounting roles
  • Strong preference for automotive industry accounting experience
  • Solid understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, and internal controls
  • Experience in training and mentoring accounting teams
  • CPA is preferred but not mandatory
  • Familiarity with dealership DMS is a plus
  • Willingness to travel regularly to dealerships in Delaware and Maryland

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage accounting operations across multiple dealership locations
  • Train, coach, and develop office managers and accounting staff
  • Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and performance management
  • Enhance month-end close processes and financial reporting accuracy
  • Review financial statements and supporting documentation for compliance
  • Ensure adherence to company accounting policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with dealership leadership and other corporate departments
  • Drive operational excellence and accountability in the organization

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement within a large automotive organization
  • Exposure to executive-level financial leadership
  • Engagement in multi-location operational management
  • Support for professional development and training opportunities
  • Regular interaction with various corporate and dealership leadership teams
Full Job Description
Corporate Controller - Dealership Operations

Executive Leadership Opportunity | $135,000-$195,000+ | Career Growth
  • NOW HIRING - Automotive Dealership Corporate Controller, Dealership Operations
  • Milford, DE Preferred | Regional Travel Required

The Hertrich Family of Dealerships is seeking an experienced Automotive Corporate Controller - Dealership Operations to join our corporate accounting leadership team.

This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished automotive dealership accounting professional to move beyond a traditional controller role and gain exposure to executive-level financial leadership, multi-location operations, and long-term advancement opportunities within one of the region's largest automotive organizations.

What You'll Do
  • Support and oversee accounting operations across multiple dealership locations
  • Train, coach, and develop office managers and accounting personnel
  • Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and performance development
  • Improve month-end close processes, reporting accuracy, and financial controls
  • Review financial statements, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation
  • Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures
  • Partner with dealership leadership, Regional Vice Presidents, Human Resources, and the CFO
  • Drive accountability, consistency, and operational excellence throughout the organization
  • Assist with tax, licensing, compliance, and other accounting-related matters

What We're Looking For
  • Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
  • Previous Controller, Accounting Manager, Office Manager, or senior accounting leadership experience preferred
  • Automotive industry accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of financial statements, reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close processes
  • Experience training, mentoring, and managing accounting teams
  • CPA preferred but not required
  • Dealership DMS experience helpful but not required
  • Willingness to travel regularly to dealership locations throughout Delaware and Maryland

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for a leadership role that combines accounting expertise, operational influence, and executive growth potential, we want to hear from you.

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