Dealership Controller

Ken Garff Automotive Group; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and 401k with Company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability,AD

Life Insurance

Year-end bonus program

Employee discounts on vehicle purchase

Job summary

Ken Garff Automotive Group seeks a Dealership Controller to oversee accounting for multiple South Houston-area dealerships. You will manage transactions, cash, AR/AP, inventory, taxes, HR payroll, fixed assets, and document security in line with Garff standards.

You will review reports with managers, pursue training on legal/compliance topics, and implement policies to protect assets and ensure strong financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in a franchise dealership business office.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisor or office manager role.
• Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with DMS systems such as ADP/Reynolds/Ignite a must.
• High School diploma, college degree is preferred.
• Must be able to provide references upon request.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the dealership accounting in conformity with GAAP and Garff Standards; includes transaction processing, cash management, AR/AP, inventory, taxes/licensing, HR/payroll, fixed assets, document security, retention, and archiving.
• Review reports with Managers and provide analysis as necessary.
• Attend training on legal handling, employment law, and financial reporting; develop and audit policies for compliance.
• Safeguard assets by establishing segregation of duties and proper accounting processes.
• Meet monthly with General Managers and office staff to discuss compliance and train on best practices.
• Monitor and analyze dealership performance and advise on Profit Improvement, budgeting, cash flow, balance sheet, change management, and operational standards.

Skills

Franchise dealership office experience

Supervisory/office management

Advanced Excel

Accounting principles

Education

High School diploma; college degree preferred

Tools

DMS systems (ADP Reynolds Ignite)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

Big Star Hyundai, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Dealership Controller that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork.

Here’s why you’ll want to work here:

• Great culture and real career growth
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work with one of the largest family owned group of dealerships
• Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Will be responsible for handling multiple dealerships in South Houston.

• Direct and coordinate the dealership accounting in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and the Garff Standards. Accounting responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Transaction processing
  • Cash management
  • Account receivables
  • Account payables
  • Inventory management
  • Taxes and licensing
  • HR/Payroll
  • Fixed assets
  • Document security, retention and archiving
  • Claims management
• Comply with the internal and external reporting requirements in accordance with guidelines, format, and the time frame requested. Review reports with Managers and provide analysis as necessary
• Seek out and attend regular training regarding legal handling and processing of documents, employment law, and financial reporting
• Develop, implement, and audit policies and procedures that ensure proper compliance with legal and company guidelines regarding document processing, employment law, and financial reporting
• Safeguard the assets of the company. Establish adequate segregation of duties and accounting processes to minimize financial risk
• Meet monthly with General Managers, Office Managers, and office staff regarding compliance issues, handling of documentation, and financial reporting, and train on best known practices
• Monitor and analyze dealership performance and work with the General Manager to discuss and make recommendations in the following areas:
  • Profit Improvement (Gross Analysis, Variable Expense Analysis & Fixed Expense Analysis)
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Balance Sheet Analysis
  • Change Management
  • Operational Standards

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 7 to 10 years of experience working in a franchise dealership business office
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisor or office manager role required
• Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles
• Experience with DMS systems such as ADP/Reynolds/Ignite a must
• High School diploma, college degree is preferred
• Must be able to provide references upon request

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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