Automotive Dealership Controller | Growth & Forecasting

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with 4% company match

Paid vacation

Leadership development programs

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Automotive Dealership Controller to oversee our Colorado market. The Controller is the key dealership executive who manages accounting tasks, policies, and procedures, partnering with the General Manager and reporting to the Regional Controller.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, internal controls, staff recruitment and development, financial statement preparation, budgeting, and monthly reconciliations. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience managing the accounting function in an automotive dealership.
• Accounting degree or equivalent; automotive accounting experience preferred.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
• Experience with dealership management systems (CDK preferred).
• Very strong computer skills, particularly with Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to all departments to produce increased revenue, control expenses; contribute to customer satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
• Ensure that the accounting records are maintained in an orderly, current, and accurate condition.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop dealership office personnel.
• Audit the balance sheets and schedules regularly and address any possible problems while keeping the Regional Controller informed of potential liabilities.
• Assist operations with dealership forecasting and budgeting.
• Ensure timely completion of all financial statements, monthly work papers, and reports, and resolve any issues.
• Prepare reconciliation of all dealership balance sheet accounts and purify reconciling items every month.
• Review every schedule in the dealership every month and make necessary corrections.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

CDK

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Automotive Dealership Controller to oversee our Colorado market. The Controller is the key dealership executive who manages accounting tasks, policies, and procedures, partnering with the General Manager and reporting to the Regional Controller.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, internal controls, staff recruitment and development, financial statement preparation, budgeting, and monthly reconciliations. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.