Automotive Dealership Controller

Advantage Toyota of River Oaks; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Advantage Toyota of River Oaks is seeking a seasoned Chief Controller to lead our dealership finance function in Chicago. You will oversee monthly reconciliations, financial reporting, and deep-dive analyses while guiding a growing accounting team.

The role requires extensive dealership accounting experience, IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and a track record of building high-performing teams. Expect collaboration with executives to drive accurate, timely results and strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree in accounting from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in an accounting capacity at a dealership.
• Prior experience in an accounting oversight role is also required.
• Must have previous experience building and mentoring a strong team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting theories, concepts and practices and the ability to navigate complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
• In-depth understanding of accounting standards (IFRS GAAP) and operational accounting.
• Must possess the expert knowledge required to make decisions related to implications of tax, risk, cash flow management, and financial agreements/covenants.
• Previous experience and an understanding of the procedures and practices required to produce accurate reports and meet reporting timelines, would be considered assets.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
• Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful.
• Must have expert excel skills and be highly skilled in other standard office software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving history.

Responsibilities

• Oversee or perform tasks to ensure that financial functions are reconciled monthly including (but not limited to): cash, accounts receivables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable, manufacturer statements, payroll administration, vehicle deal commissioning, inter-company accounts.
• Meet all monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines as required by Chief Controller and the General Managers including: monthly reconciliations, monthly and quarterly reporting, financial analysis, year-end reporting, etc.
• Review dealership financial statements reports and quarterly binders to ensure consistency and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Monitor the dealership's actual vs. forecast results to ensure that issues are identified and corrected on a timely basis.
• Work closely with the General Managers, the executive team and Chief Controller to ensure all their financial and accounting needs are met and relevant analysis is performed.
• Be heavily involved in the integration process with the accounting departments for new dealerships to ensure compliance with Chief Controller accounting policies, controls, reporting timelines and procedures.
• Lead, mentor and coach an accounting team, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing of work, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Assist with hiring, reviewing performance and administering corrective action plans to associates when necessary.
• Assist with the training process and ongoing development of assigned team to ensure understanding and compliance with the accounting DMS, accounting policies, controls, reporting timelines and procedures.
• Drive continuous communication with General Managers.
• Attend and present relevant content and information at group and leadership meetings.
• Support associates with all Chief Controller requests and projects to ensure timely and accurate implementation and execution.
• Provide leadership and support to ensure the team is successful in achieving goals and objectives.
• Promote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountable.
• Celebrate team successes and cultivate a positive culture of excellence.
• Review and monitor dealership compliance with Chief Controller accounting policies, procedures and controls, to ensure consistency among all dealerships.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Team mentoring

IFRS GAAP

Tax management

Cash flow management

Strategic planning

Communication

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee or perform tasks to ensure that financial functions are reconciled monthly including (but not limited to): cash, accounts receivables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable, manufacturer statements, payroll administration, vehicle deal commissioning, inter-company accounts.
• Meet all monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines as required by Chief Controller and the General Managers including: monthly reconciliations, monthly and quarterly reporting, financial analysis, year-end reporting, etc.
• Review dealership financial statements reports and quarterly binders to ensure consistency and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Monitor the dealership's actual vs. forecast results to ensure that issues are identified and corrected on a timely basis.
• Work closely with the General Managers, the executive team and Chief Controller to ensure all their financial and accounting needs are met and relevant analysis is performed.
• Be heavily involved in the integration process with the accounting departments for new dealerships to ensure compliance with Chief Controller accounting policies, controls, reporting timelines and procedures.
• Lead, mentor and coach an accounting team, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing of work, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Assist with hiring, reviewing performance and administering corrective action plans to associates when necessary.
• Assist with the training process and ongoing development of assigned team to ensure understanding and compliance with the accounting DMS, accounting policies, controls, reporting timelines and procedures.
• Drive continuous communication with General Managers.
• Attend and present relevant content and information at group and leadership meetings.
• Support associates with all Chief Controller requests and projects to ensure timely and accurate implementation and execution.
• Provide leadership and support to ensure the team is successful in achieving goals and objectives.
• Promote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountable.
• Celebrate team successes and cultivate a positive culture of excellence.
• Review and monitor dealership compliance with Chief Controller accounting policies, procedures and controls, to ensure consistency among all dealerships.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Completion of bachelor's degree in accounting from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in an accounting capacity at a dealership.
• Prior experience in an accounting oversight role is also required.
• Must have previous experience building and mentoring a strong team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting theories, concepts and practices and the ability to navigate complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
• In-depth understanding of accounting standards (IFRS GAAP) and operational accounting.
• Must possess the expert knowledge required to make decisions related to implications of tax, risk, cash flow management, and financial agreements/covenants.
• Previous experience and an understanding of the procedures and practices required to produce accurate reports and meet reporting timelines, would be considered assets.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
• Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful.
• Must have expert excel skills and be highly skilled in other standard office software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving history.

We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, an engaging and collaborative environment, recognition for performance and opportunities for growth and advancement.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.