Your next opportunity awaits at Fletcher Jones Management West. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automotive Controller to oversee the financial operations within our automotive dealership in Carson, California.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive accounting, managing others, dealership financial management, and a deep understanding of the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, training and supervision to Regional Business Office, partner with Regional Controller to identify and implement standardization of procedures to improve efficiency of Regional Business Office.
• Promotes open lines of communications with the Regional Controller, dealership management team, and Regional Business Office staff to ensure a solution-oriented team approach and transparency.
• Responsible for preparing factory financial statement and monthly reporting package.
• Maintains and reconciles assigned schedules and balance sheet accounts and those assigned to the Regional Business Office, providing supervision and support to ensure schedules are current and reasons for and/or status of balances are properly documented.
• Computes commissions and incentives for various positions in accordance with written pay plans.
• Manages and reports unclaimed property.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reports as required by regulatory agencies, assists the Regional Controller with financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of Management experience
• Proficiency in dealership management software (DMS) and accounting software. Knowledge of CDK Global's software is required.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards in the automotive industry.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with team members, senior management, and external partners.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Knowledge of taxation regulations and their application to automotive dealerships.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Disability insurance

Pay: $150,000 - $180,000