Controller-Mercedes-Benz Grapevine

Avondale Dealerships; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Company-paid life insurance

Employee assistance program

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays/Vacation

Job summary

Avondale Group is seeking a Controller for Avondale Dealerships to elevate the client experience by ensuring the Accounting Department operates efficiently and accurately. You will oversee assets, liabilities, and policies while guiding staff and coordinating with General Managers.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 7 years of dealership accounting experience; CPA preferred but not required. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years dealership accounting experience.
• Experience leading an accounting department in a multi-dealership environment.
• Knowledge of budgeting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Ability to work with General Managers and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Reviews accounting accuracy and reconciliations across dealerships.
• Collaborates in annual Operational Planning with all dealerships.
• Develops actions for projects, maintains reporting, and reviews monthly with GMs.
• Prepares and analyzes annual budgets for all dealerships in ADP.
• Liaises between accounting staff to meet deadlines and updates.
• Oversees preparation for annual audits and internal control improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 7 years dealership accounting experience

CPA Certification (preferred but not required)

Job description

For over 35-plus years, Avondale Group has grown to become one of the most respected family-owned automotive groups in the world. We pride ourselves on creating an elevated client experience from purchase, to service, to collision repair, to subscription and beyond. The sincere and endless commitment to our employees drives our success and the inclusive culture makes Avondale Dealerships a truly special place!

We feel honored that we attract, nurture, respect and retain the most talented people in the industry! We do so by providing a world-class, high-quality work environment where productivity, innovation, and personal and professional growth lead to success and lasting, meaningful relationships. It would be our sincere pleasure to show you this, first-hand.

EXCELLENT MEDICAL INSURANCE AND LIFE BENEFITS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

Your Choice of Medical Plans (we reduced employee healthcare expense through our self-insured plans for our employees and their families for 2024)

• Dental
• Vision
• FREE Company Paid Life Insurance
• FREE Employee Assistance Program Support for all employees
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays/Vacation/Paid Time Off

Avondale is proud to represent Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter Commercial Vehicles, Porsche, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls Royce, McLaren, and Maserati.

Who is Avondale Group?

A Career at Avondale

Our Avondale Dealerships Controller ensures an elevated client experience while creating client advocates and manage the Accounting Department, its personnel, and its functions. Control Dealership assets and liabilities, both legal and financial.

Responsibilities

Reviews overall accounting accuracy and completeness of reconciliations to assure company policies and internal control measures are being followed

Participates in annual Operational Planning with all dealerships, developing a plan to cover the needs of the Accounting Department as they relate to the overall dealership plans

Develops actions for projects and goals, maintain reporting, and review reports monthly with the General Managers

Prepares and calculates annual budgets for all dealerships, record in the ADP system, and analyze budget performance monthly

Serves as information liaison between accounting and staff to inform on deadlines, changes, and updates.

Oversees and prepares for annual audit

Identifies internal control issues by reviewing existing policies, verifying changes in authorized personnel, and communicating issues to the Assistant Controller

Knows and understands the Avondale and Information Securities Policy and adhere to its requirements

Attends weekly department meetings

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and seven years related dealership experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

CPA Certification Preferred But Not Required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds.