We are a premier, single-point automotive dealership seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Automotive Controller / Comptroller to lead our financial operations and administrative team. In our single-rooftop environment, this position serves as the core financial authority—combining strategic accounting oversight with direct, day-to-day management of office operations, title work, and factory reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight & OEM Reporting:
Manage full month-end and year-end accounting closes, general ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules.
Prepare and submit accurate monthly OEM factory financial statements in compliance with manufacturer standards.
Oversee floor plan inventory management, payoffs, line-of-credit audits, and cash flow forecasting.
Office Management & Staff Leadership:
Direct and supervise all administrative office personnel (title clerks, billers, cashiers, accounts payable/receivable).
Ensure smooth daily operations across deal posting, contracts-in-transit, and bank deposits.
Title & DMV Compliance:
Directly oversee or process complex vehicle title work, state registrations, trade-in lien payoffs, and out-of-state paperwork.
Resolve title delays or trade-in discrepancies quickly to keep contracts funding on time.
Executive Collaboration:
Work directly with the Dealer Principal and General Manager to deliver Daily Operating Controls (DOC) and profit projections.
Maintain internal controls, prepare for annual tax/audit filings, and safeguard dealership assets.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of progressive dealership accounting experience as a Dealership Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Office Manager in an auto dealership.