What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Controller position at Wright GMC?
Now Hiring: Experienced Automotive Accounting Controller
Are you a highly skilled and experienced accounting professional with a background in the automotive industry? Wright Automotive Group is looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and proven leader to manage our accounting office operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to oversee all accounting functions and lead our team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of dealership accounting principles and proven experience preparing financial statements.
Responsibilities include:
Are you a highly skilled and experienced accounting professional with a background in the automotive industry? Wright Automotive Group is looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and proven leader to manage our accounting office operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to oversee all accounting functions and lead our team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of dealership accounting principles and proven experience preparing financial statements.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage and safeguard the dealership's assets.
- Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
- Prepare and submit accurate monthly financial statements to both management and the manufacturer.
- Ensure compliance with all internal controls, accounting standards, and government regulations.
- Manage manufacturer receivables, including incentives, and oversee the timely reconciliation of all accounts.
- Supervise, train, and mentor accounting and administrative staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient team.
- Process payroll, manage benefits administration, and review bi-weekly 401(k) contributions.
- Collaborate with other department managers to optimize dealership financial performance.
- Handle bank and floor plan reconciliations.
- Minimum of [3-5] years of automotive dealership accounting and office management experience required.
- Proven experience preparing financial statements and an excellent understanding of a trial balance and chart of accounts.
- Proficiency with automotive Dealer Management Systems
- Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff, vendors, and upper management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office products.
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with 10% match
- Paid time off and holidays