Controller

CDG Recruiting • Full-time • Pennsylvania • $185k - $200k / year • 1w ago

The Controller oversees all financial operations of an automotive dealership, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and fiscal integrity. Key responsibilities include:

Leadership: Manage and develop the accounting team, promoting accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration across departments.
Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow, and cost control to ensure the dealership’s profitability and financial health.
Accounting Operations: Supervise daily accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end closings.
Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with tax laws, internal policies, and manufacturer reporting requirements. Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets.
Reporting & Analysis: Provide timely and accurate financial statements and reports to leadership, offering insights for strategic decision-making.
Operations: Support dealership operations through financial analysis, vendor oversight, and process improvement initiatives.
Staffing: Recruit, train, and manage accounting personnel, fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
Systems Management: Oversee dealership management and accounting systems, ensuring accurate data integration and reporting functionality.

Qualifications: Proven experience in dealership or retail accounting. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Typically requires 5+ years in an automotive accounting leadership role.