Dealership Controller: Strategic Finance Leader

Sonic-Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum BMW Mini/Southwest Land Rover, part of Sonic Automotive, is seeking a Dealership Controller to lead the accounting function and partner with the General Manager. The role emphasizes strong internal controls, timely financial statements, and collaboration across departments to drive revenue and manage expenses.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years managing dealership accounting, excellent communication, and solid budgeting/forecasting skills; ADP systems and advanced Excel experience are

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years’ experience managing the accounting function and leading the accounting staff of an automotive dealership.
• Outstanding written, verbal and presentation-based communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, forecasting and budgeting skills.
• Experience with dealership management computer systems (ADP preferred).
• Very strong computer skills, particularly with Excel and the Microsoft office suite.

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.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ADP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Momentum BMW Mini/Southwest Land Rover, part of Sonic Automotive, is seeking a Dealership Controller to lead the accounting function and partner with the General Manager. The role emphasizes strong internal controls, timely financial statements, and collaboration across departments to drive revenue and manage expenses.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years managing dealership accounting, excellent communication, and solid budgeting/forecasting skills; ADP systems and advanced Excel experience are