Automotive Dealership Controller

APCO Holdings; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Job summary

APCO Holdings in Anderson, SC seeks a Controller to provide sales and expense analyses for all departments and to maintain accurate financial records. You will interact daily with Accounting Associates, Sales Associates, Service Managers, and customers, and report to the General Manager and Corporate CFO.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, analyzing statements, managing cash, closing books monthly, implementing internal controls, and assisting managers with financial

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a dealership position preferred.
• Working knowledge of dealership financial statements.
• Ability to explain technical financial information clearly.
• Performance Bonus as part of compensation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete financial statements and submit to management within established timeframe.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements.
• Keep the General Manager informed on trends and cash needs of the business.
• Develop and maintain an effective cash management system.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations in line with dealership policies.
• Close the books accurately each month.
• Prepare and submit required statements and reports.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguard assets.
• Assist department managers in reading financial reports and creating action plans to improve operations.
• Respond to information requests in a timely manner.
• Work with General Manager to improve revenue or reduce expenses to meet budget.

Skills

Dealership accounting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anderson, United States | Posted on 08/07/2026

The Controller provides sales and expense analyses for all departments. Fairly represents the financial condition of the dealership, develops controls necessary for the proper conduct of the business, and maintains accurate records. This position interacts daily with Accounting Associates, Sales Associates, Service Managers, support staff and customers, just to name a few.

Job Responsibilities

The Controller is a key position that reports to the General Manager and the Corporate CFO. The Controller supports the entire accounting function and financial reporting for our dealership. This position will work closely with management and other departments to help ensure harmonious and productive operations, which will help maximize the success of the dealerships. Successful Candidates must be able to maintain excellent business relations with customers, both internally and externally. Candidates will also be expected to help develop and motivate accounting associates to ensure that performance metrics are being met or exceeded.

Other essential responsibilities:

• Prepare complete financial statements and submit to the manufacture and management in accordance with established timeframe
  
• Interpret and analyze financial statements
  
• Keep the General Manager informed on the trends and cash needs of the business
  
• Develop and maintain an effective cash management system
  
• Manage the day to day accounting operations of the store to ensure that all transactions are recorded in compliance with dealership accounting processes and policies
  
• Close the books accurately each month
  
• Prepare and submit required statements and reports
  
• Manage and safeguard the stores assets and ensure that internal controls are in place
  
• Assist department managers in reading and interpreting their financial reports and in creating action plans needed to improve their operation
  
• Respond to request for information and assistance in a timely manner
  
• Work with General Manager to improve revenue or reduce expense in order to meet or exceed budget and grow the business
  
• Work with staff to ensure that corporate initiatives are attained
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
• Three years of experience in a dealership position (preferred)
  
• Working knowledge of dealership financial statements
• Ability to explain technical financial information in an understandable manner
  
• Performance Bonus

Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.