Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Top benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Australia-Employment is seeking a Controller for a franchise automotive dealer group in Clovis, NM. The role is full-time and hybrid, with initial on-site work and some work-from-home flexibility.

You will oversee accounting across the dealership group, including general ledger, monthly closes, and financial analyses for multiple locations. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in accounting, with leadership experience in dealership environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience
• Experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader in automotive dealerships preferred
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Hybrid role with initial work in Clovis NM and potential future expansion

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting across the dealership group including general ledger and monthly closes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements for multiple locations.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturers, lenders, regulators and internal controls; support audits.
• Supervise accounting staff; review reconciliations and cash flow.
• Coordinate budgets and forecasts; provide financial insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with department managers to improve processes and profitability; ensure timely reporting across all stores.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Budgets & forecasting

DMS software

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

DMS

Job description

Controller

$100000 - $150000 per year | Clovis, NM | On-site | Permanent

Controller - Dealership

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

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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