Rare, immediate opening with the fast-paced, highly successful Berkshire Hathaway Automotive dealership group. The Western Regional Controller is based out of the Regional Corporate Office in Phoenix, Arizona. Ideal candidates will have successful Automotive Controller experience. The position requires strong leadership qualities with strengths in developing leaders, operational knowledge, asset management, and the identification of profit opportunities.

The West Region is comprised of 29 high-volume domestic and import dealerships in AZ, CA, and NM.

This is an incredible career opportunity to join a world-class operation.

 Benefits:

• Fast-paced, challenging work environment
• Competitive compensation package that includes a demo allowance
• Career growth opportunities
• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with company match

Overall Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Manage risk and ensure accurate books and records by assuring adherence to all BHA policies.
• Partner with other regional teammates to enhance operating performance by monitoring dealership financial results to identify areas of opportunity, as well as internal benchmarking; following through on operational initiatives and expense objectives to ensure action items are being appropriately addressed to ensure acceptable levels of operational performance; communication of best practices.
• Responsible for the personal development of each of the controllers through ongoing communication, training, sharing best practices, setting benchmarks, challenging current results, and setting clear performance objectives.
• Close involvement with controllers of underperforming locations monthly; periodic meetings with newer controllers and controllers not meeting performance expectations are crucial.
• Retaining, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training new controllers and controller trainee candidates.
• Oversight of the dealership’s month-end closing process to ensure timely closure and accurate financial statements.
• Detailed involvement in acquisition planning, closing, and post-closing integration.

Qualifications:

• Automotive Controller Experience (6 years preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.), MBA, CPA preferred
• High competence with dealership management systems
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and enthusiastic presence in a team environment with the ability to lead and influence others
• Financial Planning and Analysis experience with high competency in data analytics, business, and quantitative skills
• Ability to be analytical, problem solve and multi-task
• Experience building strong teams
• Consistent and stable work history
• 25% Travel is required
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Professional appearance and work ethic

*All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing including a background check and drug screen

Who We Are: Berkshire Hathaway Automotive is one of the largest dealership groups in America, with over 100 franchises in 10 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas. Berkshire Hathaway Automotive sets the industry standard for operational excellence, financial performance, and unmatched customer experience within franchised automobile dealerships. Using extensive experience, innovative strategies, and technological expertise, Berkshire Hathaway Automotive works to ensure its affiliated dealerships obtain and maintain positions as leaders and trendsetters in the automotive field. The company focuses on building resilient and adaptive business models that cultivate engaged, strong, and proactive leadership.

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