Automotive Controller (relocators OK)

Automotive Search Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health premium covered

Vision, dental, and life insurance options

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A reputable car dealership group in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking an experienced Automotive Controller. The role involves managing the accounting department, closing month-end financials, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will be strong leaders adept at financial management. This full-time position offers a salary range of $110,000 to $130,000, along with health insurance and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Automotive Controller in a franchised new-car dealership required.
• Must accurately close month-end financials.
• Adept in dealership accounting to guide and train the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage dealership accounting departments.
• Foster collaboration and maintain high morale.
• Identify ways to reduce expenses and increase profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Accounting Expertise

Detail-oriented

Mentoring

Tools

Reynolds and Reynolds

Job description

Overview

Well-established new car dealership group is looking for an experienced Automotive Controller to join their team due to continued growth. Prior experience as an Automotive Controller in a franchised new-car dealership is required. The ideal candidate will have a history of successfully managing dealership accounting departments and will be known for being both a strong leader and a hands-on mentor. They must be adept at closing month-end financials accurately and on time, and have deep knowledge of all aspects of dealership accounting to effectively guide and train their team. The Controller hired will be expected to foster collaboration, maintain high morale, and ensure their office runs smoothly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, process-driven Controller who enjoys identifying ways to reduce expenses, increase profitability, and support senior management decisions—while also keeping daily operations on track at the store level. We are looking for a team-focused leader who communicates clearly, mentors effectively, and takes pride in building a high-functioning accounting department. Experience on Reynolds and Reynolds is a plus.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Compensation

• Compensation in the $110,000- $130,000+ range based on experience.


• Employee portion of health premium is 100% covered.


• Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance available

Relocation

• Serious relocation candidates will be considered for this role. Must have experience as an Automotive Controller within a new car dealership within the United States.

Apply

Please apply with your most recent here at www.automotivesearchgroup.com, or call Lindsay at 508-620-6300 today!

ASG honors confidentiality and all applications will be kept in the strictest confidence.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Management, and Other

Industries

• Retail Motor Vehicles

Benefits (inferred)

• Medical insurance


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)


• Disability insurance