Dealership Controller Philpott Ford

Sonic Automotive; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Dealership Controller responsible for managing the dealership's financials and directing office staff. This role requires strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with company policies and driving revenue growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Competitive compensation

Unparalleled benefits

Qualifications

• Previous Dealership Accounting Management or Controller experience required.
• Experience in managing the accounting function in an automotive dealership.
• Ability to pass pre-employment tests including background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely completion and accuracy of accounting records.
• Develop and mentor accounting staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Computer skills

Tools

Excel

MS Office Suite

ADP

CDK

Job description

Job Description

The Dealership Controller is responsible for exercising sound judgment to make independent discretionary decisions regarding the dealership’s overall financial and office workflow. The Controller is the key dealership executive for managing the accounting task and related policies and procedures at the dealership. This role will partner with the dealership General Manager and under the direction of the Regional Controller, carries out such policies and responsibilities.

The Controller implements controls to ensure compliance with the Company’s policies, and directs the office staff to ensure timely completion and accuracy of assigned tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide support to all departments to produce increased revenue, control expenses; contribute to customer satisfaction and excellent associate satisfaction.
• Ensure that the accounting records are maintained in an orderly, current and accurate condition at all times.
• Ensure that all Company policies are communicated and followed.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Recruit, supervise and develop dealership office personnel.
• Audit the balance sheets and schedules regularly and address any possible problems while keeping Regional Controller informed of problems and potential liabilities.
• Assist operations with dealership forecasting and budgeting.
• Ensure timely completion of all financial statements, monthly work papers and reports, and resolve any issues.
• Prepare reconciliation of all dealership balance sheet accounts and purify reconciling items every month.
• Review every schedule in the dealership every month and make necessary corrections.
• Ensure that the DOC is prepared daily in a timely manner and is accurate.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Preferred:

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
• Experience with a management computer system (ADP, CDK preferred).
• Excellent computer skills, particularly using Excel/MS Office Suite.
• Ability to effective manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Required:

• All applicants must have previous Dealership Accounting Management or Dealership Controller experience.
• Experience managing the accounting function and leading the accounting staff in an automotive dealership setting.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

Additional Information

It's time to make the most important move of your career . From our cooperative team-based approach; to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

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