Automotive Controller

Pinnacle Motor Company; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Motor Company in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Controller/Secretary-Treasurer to fairly represent the financial condition of the business, develop controls, and maintain accurate records. You will administer personnel policy, oversee all accounting functions, payroll, audits, and credit policies, and supervise office staff, with responsibilities across tax, reporting, and year-end close.

This role requires experience in dealership finance and AutoSoft software, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Administration or Accounting Degree or commensurate experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• One year of experience in a dealership position.
• Working knowledge of dealership financial statements.
• Ability to explain technical financial information in an understandable manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional personal appearance.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record.
• AutoSoft accounting software experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a complete financial statement and submit it to the dealer/owner and management by the 10th of each month.
• Interpret and analyze the financial statement continually.
• Keep the Dealer/GM informed about the trends and cash needs of the business.
• Develop and maintain an effective cash management system. Responsible for total fiscal management of the company.
• Establish departmental goals consistent with company goals, planning, and control.
• Decision making in GM's absence and relieve GM of various administrative details.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reading and comprehension

Professional appearance

Valid driver's license

Education

Administration or Accounting Degree

Tools

AutoSoft accounting software

Job description

PURPOSE:

The Controller/Secretary-Treasurer must fairly represent the financial condition of the company, develop controls necessary for the proper conduct of business, maintain accurate records and establish and maintain the data processing capabilities to accomplish the company's objectives. He/she must administer all personnel policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare a complete financial statement and submit it to the dealer/owner and management by the 10th of each month.
• Interpret and analyze the financial statement continually.
• Keep the Dealer/GM informed about the trends and cash needs of the business.
• Develop and maintain an effective cash management system. Responsible for total fiscal management of the company.
• Establish departmental goals consistent with company goals, planning, and control.
• Decision making in GM's absence and relieve GM of various administrative details.
• Supervision, training, and control of office and clerical staff, including yearly performance appraisals.
• Hiring and termination of all administrative, office, and clerical personnel.
• Automate all possible systems and establish controls.
• Train and supervise all system operators.
• Responsible for all accounting functions and procedures.
• Approve adjustments to inventory accounts.
• Process and prepare payroll twice monthly and additional commission payments, as required.
• Coordinate annual audit and physical inventory.
• Maintain floor plan payments with financial institutions.
• Preparation of yearly financial statements and reports to dealer/GM.
• Calculation of commissions and bonuses and finalization of sales journals.
• Account reconciliation and audits - monthly and yearly.
• Review and prepare tax returns - Sales Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, etc.
• Responsible for all clerical work - for dealership.
• Calculation and posting of Standard Entries Journal, General Journal, Sales Journals.
• Finalize and audit year end reports for accountant. Preparation of Company Accounting Manual.
• Credit policy and credit issuance in coordination with Dealer/GM.
• Supervise collection procedures and handle difficult cases with lawsuits and small claims court, etc. Verify credit references.
• Preparation of Credit Policy Manual for Company.
• Control of accounts receivable and vehicle receivables.
• Determine acceptability of checks.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Act as representative of company in dealings with attorneys, salespeople, insurance agents and customers.
• Purchase property and liability insurance in cooperation with the General Manager.
• Special projects and analysis as requested by the General Manager.
• Attend departmental and outside meetings as required.
• Communicate management's policies and procedures to all employees and ensure that they are understood and followed.
• Receive continuous training on all personnel, tax, legal and accounting issues and communicate pertinent data to departmental managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Administration or Accounting Degree or commensurate experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• One year of experience in a dealership position.
• Working knowledge of dealership financial statements.
• Ability to explain technical financial information in an understandable manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional personal appearance.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record.
• AutoSoft accounting software experience, preferred.