Dealership Controller

CarGuys Inc.; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong ownership support

Influential leadership seat

Job summary

CarGuys Inc. is seeking an Automotive Controller in Madison Heights, MI to run the financial operations of our high-performance dealership. This role demands a proven leader in automotive accounting who can command the accounting office with discipline and financial acumen.

You will lead financial reporting, strategic partnerships with ownership, and team development while optimizing processes for efficiency. We offer a competitive compensation package and a culture that values transparency and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Dealership Controller or Senior Automotive Accounting Leader.
• Deep command of financial statements and operational accounting.
• Ability to anticipate issues before they arise.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial command of the dealership’s accounting office.
• Oversee month-end closure and all financial reporting.
• Partner with GM to guide forecasting and budgeting.

Skills

Financial command of dealership accounting

Leadership in operational accounting

Process optimization

Foresight and discipline

Expertise with DMS platforms

Tools

CDK

Reynolds

Dealertrack

Job description

Automotive Controller – Madison Heights, MI
Where precision meets horsepower — and your leadership drives the entire operation.

Some Controller roles keep the books.
This one runs the financial engine of a high‑performance dealership operation.
This position is built for an automotive accounting leader who thrives on complexity, owns the numbers with absolute confidence, and elevates every department they touch. The dealership is searching for a Controller who brings discipline, foresight, and operational mastery to a fast‑moving environment.

What You’ll Lead

• Full financial command of the dealership’s accounting office, month‑end close, and all financial reporting
• Daily oversight of schedules, reconciliations, payables, receivables, and cash flow management
• Strategic partnership with the GM and ownership to guide forecasting, budgeting, and operational decisions
• Compliance leadership across OEM programs, state/federal regulations, and internal controls
• Team development — mentoring, elevating, and structuring the accounting office for accuracy and speed
• Process optimization to tighten workflows, eliminate waste, and improve reporting clarity
• Vendor, lender, and auditor coordination with professionalism and confidence
• Dealership performance analysis that turns raw data into actionable insights for every department head

What Makes You a Fit

• Proven success as a Dealership Controller, Office Manager, or Senior Automotive Accounting Leader
• Deep command of dealership financial statements, schedules, and operational accounting
• Expertise with CDK, Reynolds, Dealertrack, or similar DMS platforms
• A leadership style that blends precision, accountability, and calm under pressure
• The ability to anticipate issues before they hit the desk
• A mindset that treats the dealership like a living business ecosystem, not just a ledger

What This Role Offers

• A leadership seat with real influence on dealership direction
• A stable, respected operation with strong ownership support
• Competitive compensation aligned with top‑tier Controller talent
• A culture that values accuracy, transparency, and operational excellence
• The opportunity to build, refine, and elevate the accounting office your way