Automotive Controller

DTM Executive Search, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DTM Executive Search, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Dealership Controller to lead hands-on accounting operations at a large, high‑volume dealership in Florida. You will drive month‑end closes, general ledger maintenance, and OEM reporting with a focus on accuracy and internal controls.

You will manage cash flow, floorplan schedules, and risk considerations while partnering with senior leadership to interpret financial statements and support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as Automotive Dealership Controller for new car OEM dealerships
• Experience preparing OEM financial statements
• Experience leading accounting teams in high-volume dealerships
• Hands-on technical accounting knowledge of automotive dealership industry
• Background check, MVR, and drug screen clearance

Responsibilities

• Direct all dealership accounting functions with a hands-on approach, including month-end closes and GL maintenance
• Submit OEM financial statements and management reports in a timely manner
• Manage floorplan schedules, cash flow, insurance policies, and risk claims
• Provide insights on revenue and expenses to meet or exceed budgets
• Coordinate IT/DMS systems with internal staff and third-party vendors
• Ensure compliance with dealership policies and SOPs

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Tools

Reynolds & Reynolds

CDK

Dealertrack

Job description

Immediate need for a single point Automotive Dealership Controller to provide hands‑on accounting, leadership, and administrative support while developing and maintaining strong financial reporting controls. In this critical role, you will lead all accounting back‑office operations while upholding the highest standards of ethics, precision, and operational excellence.

This job is 100% onsite / in office

Pay plan is commensurate with experience level

What you will be doing:

• Direct all dealership accounting functions with a hands‑on approach. Manage month‑end closes, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and routine financial schedule audits.
• Manage the daily accounting operations of the new car store to ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with GAAP Accounting OEM reporting requirements
• Timely submission of OEM financial statements and management reports
• Manage floorplan schedules, cash flow optimization, dealership insurance policies, and risk claims. Review and approve contracts, operational agreements, and disbursements.
• Maintain effective cash management systems and keep the General Manager, equity owners and senior leadership informed on the accounting trends and cash needs
• Manage and safeguard dealership’s assets and ensure proper financial reporting controls
• Assist dealership’s leadership team in reading and interpreting their financial reports and responding to request for information and assistance in a timely manner
• Work directly with accounting back‑office teams, sales managers and leadership to improve revenue or reduce expenses to meet or exceed budgets
• Track daily financial metrics, present actionable operational insights to ownership, and coordinate IT/DMS systems with internal staff and third‑party vendors.
• Ensure compliance with dealership policies and standard operational procedures

Experience that we are looking for:

• Prior experience as an Automotive Dealership Controller out of large platform stores with thorough knowledge and experience preparing new car dealership OEM financial statements and demonstrated proficiency with mainstream Dealer Management Systems (DMS) Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK, or Dealertrack
• 10 or more years plus as an Automotive Dealership Controller for new car OEM automotive dealerships
• Demonstrated experience in leading accounting teams from high volume new car OEM automotive dealerships
• Ability to multi‑task, work with various levels of management and manage accounting and administrative staff.
• Demonstrate hands‑on technical accounting knowledge of automotive dealership industry
• Must successfully pass a background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and drug screening.