Dealership Specialist

HHM CPAs; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM CPAs is seeking a Dealership Specialist with 5+ years in the automotive dealership space to manage all accounting duties, ideally from a Controller perspective. The role requires working closely with dealership leadership and may include leading accounting staff across offices.

Travel up to 50% is required, with preference for candidates who have public accounting exposure. The position offers a path to manage a dealership accounting office within a growing firm known for client-focused

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive dealership accounting duties.
• Previous experience in a Controller role preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with dealership management and executive leadership.
• Train current Controller, staff accountants, and admin staff.
• Act as Controller as needed.
• Analyze and fix DMS issues.
• Analyze parts department, inventory, sales, etc.
• Perform gross reconciliations.
• Train on cleaning schedules.
• Prepare books for year-end tax returns.
• Create and implement accounting processes and best practices.

Skills

Dealership accounting

Controller experience

Leadership

Training

Process improvement

Tools

DMS software

Job description

Dealership Specialist

HHM CPAs is searching for a very specific type of accounting professional. We are looking for someone that has 5+ years in the automotive industry, working inside a dealership and handling all aspects of the dealership accounting duties. Ideally, someone who has sat in the Controller seat and managed an accounting office would be the right fit for this position.

Preferred experience in a large dealership group is desired. Having experience in public accounting is a PLUS, but not required.

This position will travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Consultation with dealership management and executive leadership
• Training of current Controller, staff accountants, admin staff
• Acting as Controller as needed
• Analyzing and fixing DMS issues
• Analyzing various aspects of parts department, inventory, sales, etc
• Gross reconciliations
• Training on cleaning schedules
• Preparing books for year end tax returns
• Creating and implementing accounting process, procedures, and best practices

HHM CPAs is a leading 300+ person firm with locations in Chattanooga, Memphis, Cleveland, and Pensacola, FL. To become our clients' most trusted business advisor, we work to understand their needs and provide the highest quality accounting, tax, and consulting services.

HHM creates a positive work environment that encourages our employees to reach their full potential while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Community is at that center of all we do. Whether outwardly serving the regions we call home or inwardly hosting our annual chili cook off and holiday parties, HHM is a welcoming and innovative workplace we would love for you to be part of.