Automotive Controller: OEM Financials & Close Leader

MAG; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

MAG in Hampton, VA, seeks a Controller to oversee daily accounting, cash, A/R, A/P, and vehicle inventory, and to lead month-end close with OEM financial statements and management reports. You will reinforce internal controls, coordinate inventories, and work closely with the CFO and dealership leadership on budgets and performance.

Automotive experience and attention to detail are essential. The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and compliance across a multi-rooftop dealership

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Automotive Controller experience or 4+ years dealership office management.
• Experience supporting a multi-rooftop dealership group 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 controller experience

Month-end close

Dealership accounting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Tools

CDK DMS

Job description

MAG in Hampton, VA, seeks a Controller to oversee daily accounting, cash, A/R, A/P, and vehicle inventory, and to lead month-end close with OEM financial statements and management reports. You will reinforce internal controls, coordinate inventories, and work closely with the CFO and dealership leadership on budgets and performance.

Automotive experience and attention to detail are essential. The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and compliance across a multi-rooftop dealership