What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dealership Controller position at Confidential?
We are looking for an experienced controller for our auto dealership, in Charlotte, North Carolina area to join our team!
The ideal candidate will be a bright, motivated, professional, detail oriented, organized, and hard-working individual, with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, & 3 years of prior automotive dealership controller experience.
Primary responsibilities
- Lead the accounting office team in all required dealership accounting functions.
- Responsible for manufacturer A/R including warranty and rebates.
- Oversee admin for red flag rules, 8300 cash reporting, 401k, HR & benefits.
- Review quarterly payroll reporting.
- Promote best practices & internal controls in each store.
- Review for compliance with governmental regulations and company policies
- Train and mentor accounting staff
- Support dealer and executives by performing special projects in accounting.
- Prepare and review monthly dealership financial statements timely.
- Prepare and review reports for management as needed.
- Prepare and review sales tax returns.
- Review and keep the dealership’s schedules clean.
- Monitor cash and floorplan balances.
- Prepare year-end package for CPA review.
- Work closely with dealer & corporate accounting team.
Required Experience
- 3 years of experience as a Dealership Controller
- Reynolds & Reynolds experience preferred, (CDK /ADP experience considered)
- Candidate must have a great attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong technical skills in accounting
- Ability to lead and build strong dealership accounting teams.
- Experience in mentoring dealership staff effectively
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment.
- Professional appearance with a strong work ethic
- Well organized
- Must be proficient in excel.
- Outstanding communication skills written and oral.
Required Education
Candidate is required to have a strong foundation in auto dealership accounting.
About us
We offer competitive salary, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) program with company match, paid vacation, professional working environment, job specific training, & advancement opportunities. Become part of our expanding national team that offers professional growth opportunity, excellent earning potential, training, and leadership that appreciates your drive, skills and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000