Automotive Comptroller | High-Volume Dealership Finance

Fred Haas Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Fred Haas Toyota Country is seeking an experienced Automotive Comptroller to lead accounting operations for a high-volume dealership in Houston. You will oversee financial reporting, monthly closes, and general ledger Integrity, while ensuring compliance with manufacturers and regulators.

Collaborate with dealership leadership to optimize budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. A strong background in Toyota accounting and a track record of timely, accurate reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive automotive dealership accounting experience.
• Experience overseeing financial operations within a high-volume franchised automotive dealership.
• Knowledge of dealership accounting, financial reporting, general ledger, inventory, floorplan financing, and manufacturer receivables.
• Toyota dealership accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising accounting personnel.
• Experience overseeing month-end closing & reconciliations.
• Collaboration with executive management and department leadership.
• Understanding of internal controls, financial procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven record of timely financial reporting and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Directs all dealership accounting operations and financial reporting functions.
• Oversees preparation and timely submission of monthly financial statements.
• Ensures month-end and year-end closing processes are completed on schedule.
• Maintains the general ledger and reconciliations.
• Reviews financial statements and schedules for accuracy.
• Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll accounting, and vehicle accounting.
• Manages daily cash controls, bank reconciliations, and banking activities.
• Monitors contracts in transit, vehicle receivables, and aging schedules.
• Oversees floorplan accounting and inventory-related transactions.
• Ensures accurate recording of new, used, wholesale, and dealer trade transactions.
• Reconciles manufacturer statements, incentives, holdback, rebates, and warranty receivables.
• Establishes internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identifies discrepancies and drives corrective actions.
• Supervises accounting staff and departmental deadlines.
• Collaborates with GM and managers to review results and address variances.
• Assists budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Coordinates with external accountants and authorities.
• Safeguards assets and maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains documentation for audits and reviews.
• Evaluates processes and drives improvements for a high-volume operation.

Skills

Automotive dealership accounting

Financial reporting

General ledger management

Internal controls

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

5+ years automotive dealership accounting experience

Automotive DMS experience

Tools

DMS software

Job description

Fred Haas Toyota Country is seeking an experienced Automotive Comptroller to lead accounting operations for a high-volume dealership in Houston. You will oversee financial reporting, monthly closes, and general ledger Integrity, while ensuring compliance with manufacturers and regulators.

Collaborate with dealership leadership to optimize budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. A strong background in Toyota accounting and a track record of timely, accurate reporting is essential.