Financial Controller

HHM Talent is assisting a client who is searching for an Automotive Controller for their dealership in Palm Beach, Florida.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Automotive Controller to lead their accounting office for a dealership that sells approximately 400–500 new and used vehicles per month. The Controller will own the month-end close, work directly with store leadership to review expenses and profitability, and develop the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and prepare accurate dealership financial statements and supporting schedules
• Reconcile new and used vehicle inventory to the general ledger, review floorplan balances and interest charges, and ensure timely floorplan payoffs on sold vehicles
• Oversee vehicle billing, deal posting, and title processing
• Monitor contracts in transit and follow up on outstanding lender funding
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, review aging reports, and reconcile factory receivables, including manufacturer incentives and warranty claims
• Review general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and cash activity
• Maintain internal controls over cash, vehicle inventory, and accounting transactions
• Partner with store leadership to analyze expenses, investigate variances, and review profitability across new and used vehicles, F&I, parts, and service
• Lead the dealership office team, which includes four billers, an accounts payable specialist, a title clerk, an office manager, and an HR team member
• Set clear expectations, review work, and cross-train employees
• Work with the Corporate Controller on financial reporting, accounting procedures, and internal controls

Qualifications

• Automotive dealership accounting experience required, including ownership of month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Working knowledge of vehicle inventory, floorplan accounting, contracts in transit, and factory receivables
• Experience leading and developing an accounting or dealership office team
• Ability to explain financial results clearly and work with dealership leadership to manage expenses
• Reynolds and Reynolds experience preferred
• Familiarity with dealership payroll and ADP is a plus

Salary + Benefits

• $150,000–$175,000 base salary
• Performance bonus equal to 0.5% of the dealership's bottom line
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• One week of PTO after one year of employment and two weeks after two years
• Relocation assistance may be considered