Dealership Controller & Finance Operations Lead

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

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.