Controller

iHireAutomotiveProfessionals; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

AV Chevy in Lancaster, CA seeks an experienced Automotive Controller to lead the dealership's accounting operations, close processes, and financial reporting. You will partner with sales, service, parts, and financing to improve profitability and support strategic decisions.

This in-person role offers ownership and visibility, with a salary range of $120,000 to $160,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of accounting experience leading an accounting function in an automotive dealership.
• Strong command of financial statements, GL management, reconciliations and internal controls.
• Clear communication of financial information to executives and department leaders.
• Attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and deadline-driven prioritization.
• Proficient with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools; dealership systems experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and month-end close; ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, budgets, and forecasts for leadership.
• Oversee cash management, AP/AR, payroll coordination, and general ledger accuracy.
• Partner with sales, service, parts, and financing to identify trends and improve profitability.
• Guide and develop accounting staff while ensuring policy compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Support audits, tax documentation, inventory accounting, and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Communication with executives

Attention to detail

Dealership accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

CPA, CMA or equivalent credentials

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Dealership accounting systems

Job description

Lead Automotive Financial Excellence as Our Next Controller in Lancaster, CA

Opportunity Overview:

AV Chevy is seeking an experienced, detail-driven Controller to play a central role in the financial success of a high-energy automotive dealership. This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance leader who wants meaningful ownership, visibility with leadership, and the chance to help shape strong business decisions across sales, service, parts, and dealership operations. As our Automotive Controller, Dealership Controller, or Finance Controller, you will join a team that values accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the dealership’s accounting operations, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and a well-organized month-end close process.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, budgets, forecasts, and performance reports for leadership.
• Oversee accounting controls, cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and general ledger accuracy.
• Partner with department leaders in automotive sales, service, parts, and financing to identify trends, improve profitability, and support sound operational decisions.
• Guide and develop accounting team members while maintaining compliance with internal policies, manufacturer expectations, and applicable regulations.
• Support audits, tax documentation, inventory accounting, and process improvements that strengthen dealership financial performance.

What You Bring:

• 6+ years of directly related accounting experience, with a proven record of leading an accounting function and team. Your background should be as a Controller or Senior Accounting Manager in an automotive dealership.
• You have strong command of financial statements, general ledger management, reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end reporting.
• You communicate financial information clearly and can build productive relationships with executives and operational department leaders.
• You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.
• You are proficient with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools; dealership accounting system experience is strongly valued.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Automotive retail, dealership accounting, DMS, payroll, inventory, or sales and service department reporting experience is a valuable advantage.
• CPA, CMA, or comparable accounting credentials are highly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

This in-person position in Lancaster, California offers an annual salary of $120,000 to $160,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Your benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k); sick leave; and paid time off.

• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• a 401(k)
• sick leave
• and paid time off

About the Company:

Antelope Valley Chevrolet is a Lancaster, California dealership selling new and used Chevrolet vehicles and providing financing and vehicle service. At AV Chevy, you can build your career with a locally rooted team that takes pride in serving its community and delivering an exceptional customer experience. You will have the opportunity to make a visible impact, work alongside motivated automotive professionals, and contribute to a culture where dependable teamwork, professional growth, and high standards matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AV Chevy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.