Experienced Automotive Controller needed for Allston/Brighton Area. It is important that the person hired has automotive dealership accounting experience and can close out the month end. **Dealership Accounting experience is required for this role**
The successful candidate will have a proven track record as an Automotive Controller / Automotive Office Manager at a new car dealership. This person will be responsible for closing out the month-end for more than one dealership, with clean books, in a timely fashion. The Automotive Controller hired will oversee a team of 3 in their accounting office, as well as a receptionists. Experience on Reynolds is a big plus, as well as some payroll experience. The Controller is responsible for submitting the month end financial statement to the factory, reconciliations, reporting, expense analysis, assisting in audits, and analyzing and interpreting financial data among other tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Help to oversee, maintain, and improve the financial well-being of the dealership
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements; monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and reporting including, but not limited to, intercompany transactions and balances and reporting to manufacturers.
- Maintain positive relationships and communication with the General Manager and upper management team
- Understand and maximize benefits from manufacturer incentive programs and payment structures, work with GM to achieve results, and ensure the team is current on program rules.
- Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve systems/processes for financial controls and performance.
- Monitor and analyze monthly operating expenditures against budget to identify expense and gross profit opportunities.
- Ensure all store transactions are processed timely, accurately, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Complete monthly commission workbooks, have a strong understanding of individual pay plans and commissions.
- Review and analyze parts monthly/annual reconciliation.
- Dealership vehicle inventory – review and reconcile physical to GL.
- Maintain accounting schedules.
- Expense Analysis
- Assist in the annual budgeting process.
- Assist in audits (floor plan, sales tax, manufacturer) and year-end review.
- Internal controls – implement and ensure the store follows the internal control process.
- Work closely with other department managers to achieve store goals
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Work Location: In person