Automotive Controller

Mills Automotive Group; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Mills Automotive Group is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting across multiple rooftops, manage cash flow, ensure the precision of financial statements, and strengthen controls. You will lead the month-end close, coordinate with CFO and dealership management, and ensure compliance with OEM reporting standards.

The ideal candidate has automotive controller experience and a track record of improving processes and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Automotive Controller experience or 4+ years dealership office management experience.
• Experience with multi-rooftop dealership groups strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OEM financial statements, dealership accounting, and month-end close.
• Experience with CDK DMS or other automotive accounting systems is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting, bank reconciliations, cash, A/R, A/P, and vehicle inventory.
• Lead the month-end close and preparation of OEM financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee floor plan, finance reserves, factory receivables, WIP, and finance product remittances.
• Ensure accurate posting of vehicle, service, parts, and body shop transactions.
• Coordinate physical inventories and reconcile inventory to the general ledger.
• Partner with the CFO and dealership management on budgets, expenses, and financial performance.
• Maintain strong accounting controls and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Automotive accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Multi-rooftop coordination

Tools

CDK DMS

Job description

Job Title: Controller

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Overview: As our business expands, we are seeking a driven Controller to oversee and ensure the precision of our financial statements. The Controller will be instrumental in implementing robust compliance measures and managing essential controls to support our financial objectives. This role is pivotal in handling cash, factory receivables, reserves, Finance Product remittances, and overseeing product cancellations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting, bank reconciliations, cash, A/R, A/P, and vehicle inventory.
• Lead the month-end close and preparation of OEM financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee floor plan, finance reserves, factory receivables, WIP, and finance product remittances.
• Ensure accurate posting of vehicle, service, parts, and body shop transactions.
• Coordinate physical inventories and reconcile inventory to the general ledger.
• Partner with the CFO and dealership management on budgets, expenses, and financial performance.
• Maintain strong accounting controls and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Automotive Controller experience or 4+ years of dealership office management experience.
• Experience supporting a multi-rooftop dealership group strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OEM financial statements, dealership accounting, and month-end close.
• Experience with CDK DMS or other automotive accounting systems is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines.

Benefits: Health, Dental, 401(k), and Supplemental Insurance.

If you are an experienced Automotive Controller ready to lead accounting operations across multiple rooftops, we want to hear from you!