Automotive Dealership Controller

Holler-Classic; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) & 401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Holler-Classic Family of Dealerships, an Auto News Top 150 dealership group with multiple Columbia-area locations, seeks a Controller to lead the centralized accounting function. The role focuses on accurate financial statements, tax reporting, and internal controls to support our family of dealerships.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of senior accounting experience in a dealership environment, hands-on Excel proficiency, and CDK/DMS familiarity. Based at our Two Notch Rd.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of full-cycle accounting experience in a senior accounting role; prior dealership accounting experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Advanced Excel skills.
• Prior Dealership Management System (DMS) experience required; CDK experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements according to Group guidelines and OEM standards; submit statements to CFO and OEM in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare and submit sales tax reporting monthly.
• Monitor all receivables, including OEM accounts (warranty claims, rebates, co-op) and CITs.
• Interpret the financial statement, the daily operating control (DOC), and expense trend analysis regularly; inform CFO and each General Manager of any developing trends.
• Review and reconcile scheduled accounts monthly; reconcile bank accounts daily.
• Develop, train, and mentor accounting staff (A/R, A/P, billing / deal posting, license & title); ensure that office personnel are following proper accounting procedures and maintaining accurate records.
• Promote best practices and internal controls in each assigned dealership; meet regularly with assigned dealership management
• Additional duties, as assigned by CFO.

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Tools

CDK

DMS experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Note: Part-time Associates must be available to work nights and weekends if scheduled.

The Holler and Classic Family Collection of Dealerships participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new associate. For more information, please view the following PDFs:E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) ,Right Work Poster (English and Spanish) . Holler and Classic Family Collection of Dealerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please click on the following PDF:EEO .

Dealership Controller – Holler-Classic Family of Dealerships

Holler-Classic Family of Dealerships, an Automotive News Top 150 dealership group with 18 dealerships (four in the Columbia, SC market), has been proudly family-owned since 1938. Our Buy Smart – Be Happy® brand promises include Our Best Price First, Pure and Simple® and Commission-Free Sales. The perfect candidate will be based in our Group’s centralized office on Two Notch Rd. Prior dealership experience is required.

As the Controller, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and the lives of team members and customers every day. We are looking for a driven, dedicated individual who is excited by the opportunity to join a successful team and continues to drive home the culture of success that has been built over nearly nine decades.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare monthly financial statements according to Group guidelines and OEM standards; submit statements to CFO and OEM in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare and submit sales tax reporting monthly.
• Monitor all receivables, including OEM accounts (warranty claims, rebates, co-op) and CITs.
• Interpret the financial statement, the daily operating control (DOC), and expense trend analysis regularly; inform CFO and each General Manager of any developing trends.
• Review and reconcile scheduled accounts monthly; reconcile bank accounts daily.
• Develop, train, and mentor accounting staff (A/R, A/P, billing / deal posting, license & title); ensure that office personnel are following proper accounting procedures and maintaining accurate records.
• Promote best practices and internal controls in each assigned dealership; meet regularly with assigned dealership management
• Additional duties, as assigned by CFO.

Skills:

• Adept knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrate an enterprising spirit and a collaborative personality, with excellent administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Possess the ability to explain technical financial information in an understandable fashion to non-financial operational management.

Requirements:

• Minimum of seven years of full-cycle accounting experience in a senior accounting role; prior dealership accounting experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Advanced Excel skills.
• Prior Dealership Management System (DMS) experience required; CDK experience preferred.

Job Type:

• Full-Time

Pay

• Will be discussed during interview

Full Time Benefits:

• 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Vison Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off After 6 months
• Referral Program
• Associate Discount Program

Schedule:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Holler and Classic Family Collection of Dealerships is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We participate in the E-Verify program. Upon an applicant's request, Holler and Classic Family Collection of Dealerships will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the application process.