What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Open Road Harley-Davidson?
Are you looking to join a growing, passionate and exciting organization? Here at Open Road Harley-Davidson, we pride ourselves on a fun, team-oriented culture with strong camaraderie and a genuine love for motorcycles.
We are seeking a hands-on Controller who will treat the accounting department like their own small business. You’ll drive efficiency, improve financial reporting and clarity, provide strategic insights to ownership, and help shape our growth. This is a true leadership role with real impact. Work week is Tuesday - Saturday with some flexibility - we care about results and accessibility, not just hours. Casual business attire.
This is a hands-on position, reporting directly to the owner, and overseeing all accounting and financial operations where you will maintain complete financial records, prepare reports for management and Harley-Davidson. You will ensure compliance as well as manage cash flow and inventory.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain accounting policies, controls, and procedures across the dealership group.
- Manage month-end close, financial statements, reporting to Harley-Davidson (Dealer Dashboard), bank covenant compliance, and special analyses.
- Oversee cash management, receivables, inventory accounting/valuation, payables, and payroll.
- Ensure regulatory and tax compliance, including motor vehicle regulations.
- Coordinate with our external CPA firm for year-end reviews.
- Identify opportunities for greater efficiency, better reporting, and business improvements — and actively share ideas with ownership.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience for a small-to-medium sized business.
- Strong proficiency with accounting software and advanced Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience managing month-end processes.
Preferred (Big Plus):
- Prior automotive, powersports, or vehicle dealership experience (Harley-Davidson experience especially valued).
- Lightspeed or Talon DMS proficiency.
- CPA or CMA.
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary: $80,000 – $100,000
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, Hospital Stay
- 401(k) with match
- Paid Time Off
- Company discounts (including Harley-Davidson products)
- Casual, fun work environment with passionate motorcycle enthusiasts
Join us as a Controller where your expertise will directly impact the success of the dealership. We value proactive leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering excellence from planning through completion. Apply Now!
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000