Group Controller for 3-Rooftop Auto Network

Hutch Auto Group; Paintsville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Vehicle purchase/service benefits

Job summary

Hutch Auto Group seeks a Controller to consolidate accounting across three rooftops (Chevy GMC, Ford, CDJR) in Paintsville, KY. The role replaces siloed operations with a centralized model, owning financial reporting, journal standards, and internal controls.

You will lead the Office Manager and accounting staff, manage audits, ensure GAAP compliance and timely close, and partner with leadership on talent development while delivering audit-ready books.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Controller in an automotive dealership setting.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience managing centralized or multi-rooftop accounting operations for a dealer group.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single financial and accounting authority across Chevy GMC, Ford, and CDJR, standardizing journal usage, chart of accounts, and DMS configuration group-wide.
• Prepare complete, accurate monthly financial statements for each rooftop within manufacturer format and timing requirements; drive consistent month-end close by the 10th across all three stores.
• Own daily bank reconciliation, cash management, and floor plan payable/payoff oversight for the group.
• Directly supervise the Office Manager, who oversees Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting Clerk, Title Clerk, and Warranty Administrator, ensuring one clear line of accountability for each function.
• Calculate and verify commission, bonus, and technician flat-rate pay across all three rooftops.
• Implement a standardized warranty processing procedure requiring signed contract verification prior to any payment, and oversee resolution of aged or duplicate warranty items.
• Establish and enforce a consistent, documented policy for allocating shared cross-store expenses (e.g., digital advertising).
• Hold General Managers accountable for delivering complete, billable, and title-ready deal jackets to accounting on a timely basis.
• Coordinate the annual audit (or review) and physical inventory across all three rooftops.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable government finance, payroll tax, and regulatory filing requirements.
• Lead cross-training of accounting staff across rooftops to support coverage, consistency, and bench strength.
• Partner with ownership on accounting talent development and succession planning within the department.

Skills

Dealership financial statements

DMS platforms

GAAP & internal controls

Staff supervision & training

Written & verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Cross-location standardization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

DMS platforms

Accounting software

Job description

Hutch Auto Group seeks a Controller to consolidate accounting across three rooftops (Chevy GMC, Ford, CDJR) in Paintsville, KY. The role replaces siloed operations with a centralized model, owning financial reporting, journal standards, and internal controls.

You will lead the Office Manager and accounting staff, manage audits, ensure GAAP compliance and timely close, and partner with leadership on talent development while delivering audit-ready books.