Financial Controller

Collision Suite Connect; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Collision Suite Connect is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee multi-location financial operations for a growing MSO. You will lead full-cycle accounting, monthly closes, consolidated P&L, and cash management across all collision centers to improve profitability.

The role requires deep expertise in job costing, WIP, insurance billing, and KPI analysis. You will partner with regional leadership on capital allocation, supplier payments, and compliance, ensuring accurate reporting and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in collision repair or automotive MSOs.
• Hands-on experience with CCC ONE, Mitchell, and ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage).
• In-depth understanding of multi-entity accounting, job costing, and insurance billing practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA is a plus).
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Location Accounting: Manage full-cycle accounting, month-end/year-end closes, and consolidated P&L reporting across all collision locations.
• Job Costing & WIP Management: Track WIP, labor efficiency, and gross margins across key profit centers.
• Insurance A/R & Supplement Tracking: Oversee insurance aging accounts, track pending repair supplements, and resolve payouts with carriers/DRPs.
• Cash Flow & Capital Allocation: Forecast cash flow, manage vendor payments, and optimize capital for new equipment/expansion.
• KPI & Store Analysis: Partner with Regional Managers to review KPIs, severity metrics, cycle times, and bottlenecks.
• Compliance & Audit: Manage multi-entity payroll, tax compliance, insurance audits, and regulatory filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA is a plus

Tools

CCC ONE

Mitchell

NetSuite

QuickBooks Enterprise

Sage

Job description

Job Title: Financial Controller - Collision Repair (MSO)

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Our client, an expanding multi-shop collision repair operator (MSO), is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee multi-location financial operations. This role leads full-cycle accounting, cash flow management, insurance receivables oversight, and financial reporting across all collision centers to drive store-level profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Location Accounting: Manage full-cycle accounting, month-end/year-end closes, and consolidated P&L reporting across all collision locations.
• Job Costing & WIP Management: Track Work-In-Process (WIP), labor efficiency, and gross margins across key profit centers (Body, Refinish, Frame, Sublet, and Parts).
• Insurance A/R & Supplement Tracking: Oversee insurance aging accounts, track pending repair supplements, and resolve outstanding claims payouts with major carriers/DRPs.
• Cash Flow & Capital Allocation: Forecast short- and long-term cash flow, manage vendor payments, and optimize capital allocation for new equipment and shop expansions.
• KPI & Store Analysis: Partner with Regional Managers and Shop Directors to review store-level KPIs, severity metrics, cycle times, and operational bottlenecks.
• Compliance & Audit: Manage multi-entity payroll, sales/use tax compliance, insurance audits, and regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive financial management experience (prior experience in collision repair, auto dealership, or automotive MSOs strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with collision shop software (CCC ONE, Mitchell) and ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage).
• In-depth understanding of multi-entity accounting, job costing, and insurance billing practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA is a plus).
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Performance Bonus