Automotive Dealership Controller

TITLE: Controller

REPORTS TO: Regional Controller & CFO

Position, Scope and Purpose:

The Controller is responsible for ensuring the fair and accurate presentation of the dealership’s financial statements. This role implements proper controls to maintain compliance and oversees the activities necessary to safeguard cash, factory receivables, reserves, finance product remittances, and product cancellations. We are looking to add a razor-sharp Controller for our Charlotte, NC market, supporting two luxury import stores.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Oversee daily bank deposits, ACH/Wires, and reconcile all bank accounts.
• Post/review monthly standard entries and maintain accurate fixed asset schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close and financial statement submission to OEM and Management.
• Maintain all accounting schedules and account reconciliations (bank, floorplan, finance reserves, AP, etc.).
• Oversee accurate daily posting of sales, service, parts, and inventory transactions.
• Ensure title work and vehicle inventory stocking are completed promptly.
• Monitor CIT, vehicle receivables, rebates, warranties, GAP, and other F&I product schedules.
• Manage AP to ensure checks are issued by the 15th each month.
• Review WIP and parts tickets for timely closure; monitor physical inventories.
• Provide weekly reporting and support to department managers; assist with budgets.
• Lead accounting staff and improve office workflow and efficiency.
• Coordinate timely tax filings (sales tax, tire tax, TPP, etc.).
• Ensure monthly AR statements and collections are handled promptly.
• Benefits include: Health, Dental, 401K, and supplemental insurance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Controller or office manager in the Automotive Industry
• Prior experience with the CDK DMS system including PayCom is preferred