Dealership Controller

Berkshire Hathaway Automotive; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

Leadership development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Automotive in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an experienced Dealership Controller to lead the accounting operations across its Western Region dealerships, focusing on accurate financial reporting, policy adherence, and performance improvement.

You will oversee GL, manage staff, partner with general managers, and drive expense control while ensuring internal controls and compliance in a fast-paced, customer-focused automotive group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent dealership controller experience.
• Strong understanding of dealership financial statements and operations.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

CDK DMS

Job description

We are seeking experienced Automotive Dealership Controllers for opportunities in a variety of dynamic and profitable dealerships including import, luxury and domestic brands across the Western Region. Western Region stores are located in AZ, CA, and 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 Responsibilities:

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 the largest groups of affiliated dealerships in America, with over 100 franchises in 10 states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas. The Berkshire Hathaway Automotive affiliated dealerships set 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.