Dealership Controller

Berkshire Hathaway Automotive; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Training and leadership development

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Automotive in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced Automotive Dealership Controller to lead our dealership's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy and strong financial performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration (3+ years in dealership accounting), solid CDK DMS experience, proven leadership, and a stable accounting career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent Dealership Controller experience (3+ years preferred).
• Strong experience with CDK DMS (Dealership Management System).
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Deep understanding of dealership financial statements & operations.
• Stable work history in automotive accounting roles.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for the dealership.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversight of the accounting office personnel along with all aspects of the general ledger and financial statements.
• Partner with the General Manager to manage the financial results of the dealership.
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations.
• Responsible for adherence to dealership policies and internal control structure.
• Proactively manage and safeguard company assets.
• Actively manage expense structure and vendors.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Lead and develop the accounting office team.
• Work with the management staff of the dealership to review the data and prepare reports/analysis as necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

CDK DMS

Job description

We are seeking experienced an Automotive Dealership Controller for an opportunity in dynamic and profitable dealerships in Albuquerque, NM.

This is a prime opportunity for detail-oriented leaders with strong experience in dealership financials and accounting, expense management, and CDK DMS.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Competitive compensation with growth potential
• Ongoing controller training & leadership development programs
• Brand new, state-of-the-art dealership
• Company-wide Controller meetings and best practice sharing
• Employee discounts
• Career advancement opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match

Key Responsibilitie s:

As the Dealership Controller, you will oversee the accounting operations of the company, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial performance.

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Oversight of the accounting office personnel along with all aspects of the general ledger and financial statements
• Partner with the General Manager to manage the financial results of the dealership
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
• Responsible for adherence to dealership policies and internal control structure
• Proactively manage and safeguard company assets
• Actively manage expense structure and vendors
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports
• Lead and develop the accounting office team
• Work with the management staff of the dealership to review the data and prepare reports/analysis as necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent Dealership Controller experience (3+ years preferred)
• Strong experience with CDK DMS (Dealership Management System)
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Deep understanding of dealership financial statements & operations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Stable work history in automotive accounting roles
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Professional appearance and work ethic

*All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing including a background check and drug screen

About Berkshire Hathaway Automotive:

Berkshire Hathaway Automotive is one of thelargest groupsof affiliated dealershipsin America, with over 100 franchises in 10 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas.TheBerkshire Hathaway Automotiveaffiliated dealershipsset the industry standard for operational excellence, financial performance and unmatched customer experience within franchised automobile dealerships. Using extensive experience, innovative strategies and technological expertise, Berkshire Hathaway Automotive works to assure its affiliated dealerships obtain and maintain position as leaders and trendsetters in the automotive field. The company focuses on building resilient and adaptive business models that cultivate engaged, strong and proactive leadership.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.