**Exciting Opportunity: Financial Leadership Role at South Shore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram!**

**About Us:**

Embark on a thrilling career journey with South Shore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, a key player in the rapidly expanding NYC automotive dealership scene. We're on the lookout for a dynamic individual with a positive mindset, an autonomous/entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong work ethic to take the reins as our Controller/Assistant Controller. Join us in shaping the success of our high-volume Jeep store!

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Be a pivotal member of our Senior Management team, reporting directly to the Executive team, including the CFO and Senior VP of Finance.

- Dive into the day-to-day management of individual store financial conditions.

- Showcase your financial prowess by preparing monthly financial statements in line with dealership guidelines and the manufacturer's format.

- Ensure precision in all manufacturer accounts, managing warranty claims, rebates, interest protection, and co-op advertising.

- Be the financial storyteller, interpreting the financial statement and daily operating control (DOC) to keep the Executive team abreast of evolving trends.

- Contribute to both short- and long-term financial forecasts for the dealership.

- Empower department managers with detailed financial and management reports.

- Flex your financial muscles by managing an effective cash management system, forecasting cash funds, and recommending profitable uses for excess cash.

- Direct the assessment of depreciation rates for capital assets.

- Scrutinize general ledger accounts, investigating any unusual entries.

- Uphold proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable, and floor plan payable.

- Stay ahead of tax code revisions, providing valuable insights for operational adjustments.

- Ensure compliance with all government finance regulations.

- Optimize the dealership's computer system for maximum efficiency.

- Lead a loss review program and maintain loss reserves for contingent liabilities and trade receivables.

- Collaborate with the dealer to assess insurance renewals and proficiently process insurance claims.

- Coordinate the annual audit (or review) and physical inventory.

- Uphold the highest standards of accounting procedures within the office, minimizing audit or review costs.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in data integrity and information reporting.

- Attend manager's meetings and provide strategic input.

- Supervise the accounting team, including accounts payable clerks, office managers, and the DMV/titling team.

**Requirements:**

- Bring your intelligence, positive attitude, and autonomous/entrepreneurial spirit.

- Have 1 years of experience as a Controller/Assistant Controller in retail automotive.

- Familiarity with DealerTrack software is strongly preferred. (though not mandatory).

- A CPA background is a strong advantage.

- Showcase your experience in managing teams.

- Demonstrate a robust work ethic and maintain a professional demeanor.

**Benefits:**

- Enjoy a highly competitive salary.

- Avail of group-sponsored healthcare, 401k benefits.

- Rejuvenate with paid vacation and personal/sick leave.

*Note: This is an exclusive opportunity for candidates with a background in retail automotive dealership; your experience matters!*