Multi-Store Assistant Controller – Leadership in Auto

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Katy (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Sundays Off

Sundays Off

Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas

Employee Pricing on Purchases & Leases

Gym Membership Options

Exclusive Travel Deals on Hotels, Rent

Job summary

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Multi-Store Assistant Controller for West Houston BMW, Audi, and Porsche dealerships in Katy, TX. You will oversee accounting operations across multiple rooftops, partner with Brand Controllers, and lead office teams to deliver accurate financials in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have dealership accounting experience, strong leadership, and a track record of process improvements and cross-store collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience as an Office Manager, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting lead in an automotive dealership.
• Strong dealership accounting knowledge and month-end close experience.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to coach teams across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with managers and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and schedules for BMW, Audi, and Porsche of West Houston.
• Oversee daily accounting operations including journal entries, payables, receivables, and GL accuracy.
• Monitor inventory, cost-of-sales entries, adjustments, and expense accuracy across rooftops.
• Lead, coach, and support office staff including accounting clerks, reception, and cashiering teams.
• Maintain consistent business office processes, documentation, and workflows across locations.
• Assist with fixed asset tracking, depreciation, prepaid reconciliations, and month-end tasks.
• Analyze expense trends and financial data to support operational decisions.
• Drive process improvements and implement new procedures or efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with Brand Controller to resolve escalations and cross-store challenges.
• Prepare materials and support internal and external audits as needed.
• Provide backup support for key administrative functions during peak periods.

Skills

Dealership accounting

Leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

CDK

Reynolds & Reynolds

Dealertrack

Job description

Sonic Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Multi-Store Assistant Controller for West Houston BMW, Audi, and Porsche dealerships in Katy, TX. You will oversee accounting operations across multiple rooftops, partner with Brand Controllers, and lead office teams to deliver accurate financials in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have dealership accounting experience, strong leadership, and a track record of process improvements and cross-store collaboration.