Strategic Automotive Controller - Multi-Store Leader

Krause Toyota South Atlanta; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid vacation PTO & holidays

Employee discounts

Leadership training

Promotion from within

Family-owned company

Long-term stability

Career growth

Job summary

Krause Auto Group in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Automotive Controller to partner with executive leadership, oversee two dealership accounting teams, and drive profitability with GAAP compliance and OEM reporting.

You will manage cash flow, floorplan financing, annual budgets, and strategic initiatives, mentoring staff while promoting from within and delivering accurate financial statements for leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of automotive dealership accounting experience.
• Multi-store dealership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dealership financial statements and OEM reporting.
• Experience with dealer management systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations for two dealership locations.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate external audits, manufacturer audits, and tax engagements.
• Monitor cash flow, floorplan management, and compliance.
• Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Mentor and develop accounting teams across both locations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Excel & modeling

OEM reporting knowledge

Communication with executives

Multi-store experience

Education

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

Tools

CDK

Reynolds & Reynolds

Dealertrack

Job description

Krause Auto Group in Alpharetta, GA seeks an Automotive Controller to partner with executive leadership, oversee two dealership accounting teams, and drive profitability with GAAP compliance and OEM reporting.

You will manage cash flow, floorplan financing, annual budgets, and strategic initiatives, mentoring staff while promoting from within and delivering accurate financial statements for leadership and stakeholders.