Auto Dealership Controller - Financial Leader Flexible

Baxter Shared Services; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Educational reimbursement

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Baxter Shared Services is seeking a Controller to lead accounting across the dealership network. You will oversee financial statements, budgets, inventory, and cash management, partnering with leaders to deliver insights and strategic guidance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with regulatory compliance. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or 5+ years in accounting experience
• Knowledge of modern, innovative accounting and finance models, tools, practices, platforms, and approaches
• Accounting & Finance data analytics experience is required
• Strong collaboration and communication capabilities and skillsets to develop and effectively maintain partnerships internally and externally
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance laws
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all store levels of leadership and shared services
• Strong business acumen, strategic agility, and operational execution capabilities
• Excellent written communication, time management, detail orientation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

• Lead store accounting team including coaching, development and performance management
• Prepare financial statements per manufacturer formats and timelines
• Ensure manufacturer accounts, warranty claims, rebates and co-op advertising are current
• Review and reconcile general ledger and schedule accounts
• Partner with store leaders across segments to address discrepancies
• Liaise with external auditors and tax professionals during audits
• Provide financial insights and support decision-making to leadership
• Manage assets including inventory, cash, and reconciliations
• Ensure GAAP recording accuracy and proper accounting treatments
• Forecast the store's annual budget and collaborate on the forecast

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Cross-functional collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Financial data analytics

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Job description

Baxter Shared Services is seeking a Controller to lead accounting across the dealership network. You will oversee financial statements, budgets, inventory, and cash management, partnering with leaders to deliver insights and strategic guidance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with regulatory compliance. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunity for professional growth.