Controller

Jobot; Clovis (NM); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top benefits

Great culture

Growing company

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Franchise Automotive Dealer Group Controller for a hybrid role based in Clovis, NM. You will oversee financial operations across the dealership group, including general ledger, monthly closes, and reporting for multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting experience in automotive dealerships, strong budgeting/forecasting, and leadership skills. Travel may be required as operations expand to south Florida.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in automotive dealership accounting and month-end close across multiple rooftops.
• Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting for leadership.
• Proficiency with DMS, accounting software, and Excel; strong data reconciliation.
• Knowledge of compliance, audits, internal controls, and risk management.
• Leadership of accounting teams; fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication with management and external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA or certification preferred.
• Experience as Controller in a franchise auto dealership preferred.
• Hybrid work with travel; initial Clovis, NM; potential future Florida operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting staff, reviews reconciliations, and monitors cash flow.
• Coordinate budgets and forecasts; provide financial insights to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturers, lenders, regulators, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with department managers to improve processes and profitability.
• Maintain timely reporting for all stores in the group.

Skills

Dealership accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

DMS proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

DMS

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Controller - Dealership

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Melanie Courtney

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client focuses on strategic growth, operational excellence, innovation, and delivering an exceptional customer experience across its dealerships.

Why join us?

• Growing company
• Great culture
• Top benefits

Job Details

Role Description The Franchise Automotive Dealer Group Controller is a full-time, hybrid role based in Clovis, NM, with some flexibility for work from home. This role oversees financial operations across the dealership group, including general ledger management, monthly closes, and preparation and analysis of financial statements for multiple locations. The Controller ensures compliance with manufacturer, lender, and regulatory requirements, manages internal controls, and supports audits. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing accounting staff, reviewing reconciliations, monitoring cash flow, coordinating budgets and forecasts, and providing financial insights to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making. The role also collaborates with department managers to improve processes, optimize profitability, and maintain accurate, timely reporting for all stores in the group.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in automotive dealership accounting and financial management, including general ledger, financial statements, and month-end closing across multiple rooftops.
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to support executive decision-making and operational performance.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems (DMS), accounting software, and Excel, along with strong data analysis and reconciliation abilities.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements related to manufacturers, lenders, regulators, and internal controls, with experience supporting audits and risk management.
• Proven leadership capabilities in supervising and developing accounting teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with dealership management, corporate leadership, and external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Prior experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader within a franchise automotive dealership or automotive group strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment being able to travel and initially work in Clovis, NM, with future south Florida operations, managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high levels of integrity and confidentiality.

Requirements added by the job poster

• 10+ years of work experience with Accounting
• 10+ years of Accounting experience

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