Senior Group Controller - Automotive Finance Leader

Oakes Auto Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities across多个地点

Training and professional development

Community involvement and volunteer机会

Job summary

Oakes Auto Group is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across our automotive group. This leadership role is responsible for maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, supporting dealership accounting teams, and ensuring consistent financial processes throughout the organization.

Success means delivering reliable financial reporting, improving operational efficiency, and providing financial guidance that

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing monthly and year-end financial closing processes.
• Experience with accounting software, financial reporting tools, and computerized accounting systems.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial compliance, and accounting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial operations across Oakes Auto Group, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accountability.
• Manage monthly and year-end closing processes at both the dealership and group levels.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to manufacturers, lenders, and company ownership.
• Oversee cash management, floorplan accounting, account reconciliations, and offset account optimization.
• Establish, maintain, and improve internal accounting controls, financial policies, and compliance procedures.
• Oversee insurance-related financial matters, risk management, and loss reserve processes.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and support to dealership Office Managers and accounting teams.
• Standardize accounting practices, dealership management systems (DMS), and financial reporting processes across the organization.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, operational challenges, and inefficiencies.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights to support leadership decisions.
• Partner with executive leadership to improve financial processes and support organizational goals.
• Remove operational barriers and help accounting teams work more effectively across departments.
• Report directly to the Integrator and communicate key financial information, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Dealership accounting

Team management

Excel

DMS experience

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

DMS systems

Computerized accounting systems

Job description

Oakes Auto Group is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across our automotive group. This leadership role is responsible for maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, supporting dealership accounting teams, and ensuring consistent financial processes throughout the organization.

Success means delivering reliable financial reporting, improving operational efficiency, and providing financial guidance that