Controller - Heavy Duty Truck Dealerships

South Texas Truck Centers; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Truck Centers is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations from The Woodlands, TX. You will oversee close processes, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow, with a focus on truck and construction equipment lines of business.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership, deep dealership accounting knowledge, and the ability to develop a high-performing accounting team in a fast-paced multi-location environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Strong dealership accounting knowledge (truck/equipment).
• Experience with floor plan financing and inventory.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems (Karmak, IntelliDealer).

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare timely financial statements for leadership.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Oversee general ledger accuracy and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts receivable/payable and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Team development

Dealership accounting

Tools

Karmak

IntelliDealer

Job description

Will not be considered without heavy duty dealership experience.

South Texas Truck Centers | The Woodlands, Texas

About South Texas Truck Centers

South Texas Truck Centers is a growing commercial truck and equipment dealership group serving customers across Texas. We represent Mack and Volvo Trucks with locations in Laredo, Pharr, and Corpus Christi, and provide construction equipment sales and support throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations from our corporate office in The Woodlands, Texas. This individual will play a key role in financial oversight, reporting, operational performance, and process improvement across our truck and construction equipment businesses.

Position Overview

The Controller will oversee the company's accounting functions, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and provide financial insight to executive leadership. This position requires a strong understanding of dealership accounting, including both commercial truck and construction equipment operations.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, hands-on financial leader who understands the complexities of dealership operations, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can develop and lead a high-performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely financial statements and reporting to executive leadership.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Oversee general ledger accuracy, account reconciliations, and maintenance of supporting schedules.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working capital management.
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls.

Truck Dealership Accounting

• Manage floor plan financing and related reconciliations.
• Oversee new and used truck inventory accounting.
• Manage parts inventory and work-in-process (WIP) accounting.
• Oversee used truck valuations, including trade-ins, inventory write-downs, and aging.
• Manage warranty and policy claims accounting.
• Oversee Federal Excise Tax (FET) reporting and payments.
• Ensure accurate F&I and deal posting, contracts in transit, and lender funding.
• Manage OEM/factory financial statement preparation and submission.
• Maintain a strong understanding of dealership financial and operational reporting.

Construction Equipment Accounting

• Oversee equipment sales and rental accounting.
• Manage fleet depreciation and utilization reporting.
• Ensure accurate inventory and equipment cost accounting.
• Oversee OEM/factory financial statement preparation and submission.
• Understand the financial and operational reporting requirements unique to construction equipment dealerships.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team.
• Establish and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Partner with department managers and executive leadership to support sound business decisions.
• Provide hands-on leadership while maintaining accountability for the overall financial integrity of the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Progressive experience in accounting and financial management.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Strong knowledge of dealership accounting, preferably in commercial truck, automotive, or heavy equipment dealerships.
• Experience with floor plan financing, inventory management, deal posting, and dealership financial statements.
• Knowledge of construction equipment sales and rental accounting.
• Experience with OEM/factory financial statement preparation and submission.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems such as Karmak, IntelliDealer, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop accounting personnel.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

• Have acquisition integration experience.
• A hands-on leader who understands both the accounting and operational sides of a dealership.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and accountability.
• A proactive problem solver who looks for ways to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Comfortable managing multiple locations and diverse business operations.
• Able to communicate financial information clearly to executive leadership and operational managers.
• Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Join Our Team

At South Texas Truck Centers, we believe strong financial leadership is essential to our continued growth and success. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function for a multi-location truck and construction equipment dealership group and make a meaningful impact on the business.