MULTI-DEALERSHIP AUTOMOTIVE CONTROLLERCARDINALEWAY HYUNDAI - CORONA

Cardinale Automotive Group; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k provided by Empower

Life Insurance paid by the company

Job summary

A leading automotive group based in California is seeking an experienced Automotive Controller to oversee accounting operations across multiple dealerships. The role involves ensuring financial accuracy, managing office staff, and supporting dealership leadership. Candidates must have at least 5 years in the auto industry with expertise in accounting and Excel. The company offers benefits such as health insurance, a 401k plan, and life insurance. Join a team where relationships drive success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in automotive industry accounting and management.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multitasking dealership environment.
• Expert proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Manage and mentor office staff across multiple dealerships.
• Coordinate audits and ensure timely tax filings.

Skills

MS Excel

Accounting operations

Interpersonal skills

Education

4-year college degree in accounting, HR, business or management

Tools

Reynolds and Reynolds DMS system

Job description

Multi-Dealership Automotive Controller

Cardinale Automotive Group is a world-class organization of happy employees. Relationships are the foundation of our success. With every vehicle sold, every automobile serviced, every customer interaction and every new hire brought onboard – we strive to create outstanding and long-lasting relationships. This means listening, caring and understanding. After forty years of success, we're proud to call ourselves one of the nation's top performing dealer groups.

We are currently seeking an experienced Automotive Controller to oversee accounting operations across our Genesis, Hyundai, Mazda, and Volkswagen dealerships. This role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance while supporting dealership leadership in driving performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements in accordance with manufacturer and company guidelines
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Manage and mentor office staff across multiple rooftops
• Reconcile schedules and maintain clean, accurate books
• Work closely with General Managers to provide financial insights and operational support
• Coordinate audits and ensure timely tax and regulatory filings
• Maintain strong relationships with OEM partners and corporate leadership
  
  

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision offered after 90 days
• Each year we look to provide the very best insurance we can offer.
• 401k provided by Empower
• FSA offered.
• Life Insurance provided for and paid by Cardinale Automotive Group.
  
  

Must-haves

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the auto industry performing work in various office operations, including accounting and management.
• Comfortability and experience with a fast-paced, multitasked auto dealership type environment
• Expert proficiency in MS Excel
  
  

Highly Desirable

• Operating a Reynolds and Reynolds DMS system
• 4-year college degree in a related field: accounting, HR, business or management
• Computer literate in MS office and other software; comfortability running and learning various technology platforms or paperless systems
  
  

“We Develop Outstanding Relationships Where Everybody Wins!”

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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