Automotive Controller

Mills Automotive Group; Pineville (NC); On-site; AUD 127,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Mills Auto Group is seeking a diligent Automotive Controller to oversee financial statements, cash flow, and internal controls. The role involves coordinating with managers, ensuring timely reporting, and maintaining compliance with franchisor standards.

The successful candidate will lead month-end close, bank reconciliations, and tax reporting, while supporting budgeting and process improvements across the dealership network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a controller or similar leadership role in automotive dealerships.
• Preferably experienced with CDK DMS system and PayCom.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cash handling, bank deposits, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements in line with franchisor guidelines.
• Manage fixed asset schedules and general ledger accounts.
• Coordinate with managers for budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely tax reporting (sales tax, property taxes, etc.).
• Review accounts payable and receivable, and cash flow projections.
• Support CFO and dealership managers with financial reporting and controls.

Skills

Financial acumen

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

CDK DMS

PayCom

Job description

Mills Auto Group

10724 Pineville Rd, Pineville, NC

Full Time

Job Title: Automotive 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

• Supervise daily bank deposits, encompassing ACH and wire transfers, ensuring meticulous record-keeping
• Perform daily reconciliation of all bank accounts to uphold financial accuracy
• Timely revision and posting of monthly standard entries by the 15th of each month
• Maintain fixed asset schedules in alignment with corresponding general ledger accounts
• Collaborate closely with office staff to ensure consistent and timely completion of assignments
• Prepare requested reports for management and department heads
• Timely preparation of various tax reports (e.g., sales tax, tire disposal tax, lease tax, tangible personal property taxes)
• Ensure accurate completion of end-of-month procedures and financial statement reporting in line with franchisor and management company requirements
• Regularly review and maintain accounting schedules on a monthly basis
• Complete monthly account reconciliations (e.g., floor plan, bank, finance reserves, manufacturer's statements, accounts payable)
• Ensure timely reporting and payment of finance product sales documents each month (e.g., warranty, GAP policies)
• Ensure accounts payable checks are dispatched by the 15th of every month
• Provide recommendations for enhancing office operational efficiency
• Conduct weekly meetings with company managers to review expenses, outstanding contracts, vehicle and accounts receivables, among other areas
• Assist CFO and dealership managers in budget preparation
• Reconcile and submit Monthly Parts accounts to the CFO
• Coordinate and facilitate Monthly Physical inventories for the CFO and Variable Operations Director
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of title work
• Daily management of vehicle inventory upon receipt
• Daily processing and accounting posting for vehicle sales, service, parts, and body shop sales
• Review outstanding repair orders (WIP) and parts tickets for timely closure
• Conduct monthly physical inventory of vehicles by sales managers, reconciling with the general ledger
• Timely dispatch of monthly accounts receivable statements (including inter-company) and efficient collection of outstanding accounts
• Reconciliation of Work in Progress (WIP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a controller or 4 years of office manager in automotive dealerships.
• Preferably experienced with CDK DMS system, and PayCom

Benefits

• Health, Dental, 401K, and supplemental Insurance

We're thrilled to welcome a Controller to our expanding team. If you possess the requisite qualifications and are enthusiastic about contributing to our growth, we eagerly await your application.

Mills Auto Group