Senior Automotive Controller Leader – Travel Team Manager

Toyota of Urbana; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Ed Napleton Automotive Group seeks an Automotive Corporate Controller Manager to lead and develop a team of traveling Corporate Controllers, ensuring training, audits, and alignment with accounting policies across multiple dealerships.

The role requires 5+ years in dealership controller leadership, CDK experience, and the ability to travel up to 50%. Competitive pay with strong benefits is offered, reflecting a 90+ year family-owned legacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Five+ years of dealership controller multi-unit/high-volume experience.
• CDK experience is required.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to undergo a background check and drug screen as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of traveling Corporate Controllers, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Plan and coordinate team travel schedules and store assignments to cover dealership training, audits, new acquisitions, and temporary controller absences.
• Set training standards and ensure the team consistently teaches corporate accounting policies and procedures to dealership Controllers and office staff.
• Oversee audits and reviews of dealership financial statements and accounting schedules; review findings and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Serve as the escalation point for dealership Controllers and office teams on complex accounting issues.
• Identify recurring issues across stores and recommend improvements to processes, controls, and training materials.
• Report on store accounting health, audit results, and team activity to corporate accounting leadership.
• Partner with corporate leadership to identify and develop future dealership Controller talent.
• Step in to train, audit, or fill in at dealerships directly when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Leadership

GAAP Knowledge

Staff Development

Team Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

CDK

Job description

Ed Napleton Automotive Group seeks an Automotive Corporate Controller Manager to lead and develop a team of traveling Corporate Controllers, ensuring training, audits, and alignment with accounting policies across multiple dealerships.

The role requires 5+ years in dealership controller leadership, CDK experience, and the ability to travel up to 50%. Competitive pay with strong benefits is offered, reflecting a 90+ year family-owned legacy.