Dealership Controller / Office Manager

Hireology; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great health benefits

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm

Employee discounts

Job summary

White Family Dealerships in Ohio seeks an experienced accounting professional to lead the dealership accounting office as Dealership Controller; experienced Office Manager candidates considered for progression. The role reports to the CFO and leads the accounting team in accurate financial reporting.

You will manage month-end closes, GL reconciliations, vehicle inventory and cash controls, and collaborate with management to resolve accounting issues, while mentoring staff and maintaining strong

Qualifications

• 5 years of previous accounting experience, automotive background preferred
• Experience with month- and year-end closing
• Strong general ledger and account reconciliations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Tekion or ability to learn new systems

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the dealership accounting team
• Oversee monthly accounting close and preparation of financial statements
• Maintain general ledger and ensure reconciliations
• Review schedules and resolve outstanding items
• Oversee bank reconciliations and cash controls
• Oversee vehicle deal processing, title work, payables and receivables
• Monitor vehicle inventory and floorplan reconciliations
• Review receivables and maintain internal controls
• Collaborate with management to resolve accounting issues
• Provide backup and cross-training for accounting staff

Skills

Accounting expertise

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Tekion

Job description

At White Family Dealerships, we believe our employees make our customers and dealerships successful. In business since 1914, our team has continued to grow while holding true to our family values of honesty, professionalism, and optimism.

Come join our dealership and work on a team of dedicated individuals. Our dealership encourages success among each of our members, and we invest in our employees and promote from within often!

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead our dealership accounting office. The ideal candidate will have the experience and accounting background to serve as our Dealership Controller; however, we are also interested in experienced dealership Office Managers who are ready to take the next step in their career.

TheDealership Controller / Office Manageris the day-to-day leader of the dealership accounting office and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing the accounting team, overseeing dealership accounting processes, and ensuring timely completion of monthly financial statements.

This position reports directly to the CFO and works closely with dealership management and department leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and develop the dealership accounting team
• Oversee the monthly accounting close and preparation of financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accounts are properly reconciled
• Review accounting schedules and ensure outstanding items are researched and resolved timely
• Oversee bank reconciliations and cash controls
• Oversee vehicle deal processing, title work, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Monitor vehicle inventory, floorplan and related reconciliations
• Review manufacturer and other dealership receivables
• Maintain strong internal accounting controls and ensure dealership transactions are recorded accurately
• Work closely with dealership management to identify and resolve accounting issues
• Maintain a working knowledge of all dealership accounting functions and provide backup and support when necessary
• Train, develop and cross-train accounting team members

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of previous accounting experience – automotive background is preferred, but not required
• Experience with month and year-end closing
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, professional and team-oriented leadership style
• Comfortable learning and working in modern, technology-driven accounting systems
• We operate on Tekion, a cloud-based automotive dealership management system. Previous Tekion experience is a plus, but we will consider candidates with experience on other dealership management systems or strong technology skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

WE OFFER:

• Great health benefits – medical, dental, and vision
• 401K with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. work week
• Stable, established organizationwith more than 100 years in business
• Employee discounts

COMPENSATION:

Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications