Automotive Controller / Accounting Manager needed for leading new car dealership group in the Raleigh, NC market.
The dealer is looking for an experienced Automotive Controller / Automotive Accounting Manager due to recent growth as well as the retirement of a long-term term manager.
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 Accounting Manager / Controller hired will NOT be responsible to manage a team/office and will be strictly focused on performing higher level accounting functions as well as owning the month end close process.
The Automotive Accounting Manager / Controller will work closely with the General Manager(s) of the dealerships on a day-to-day basis and are considered a true business partner to the GMs.
The Accounting Manager hired will be 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.
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves automotive accounting and wants to handle higher level accounting functions rather than having to deal with the ins and outs of managing a team.
Responsibilities:
Help to oversee, maintain, and improve the financial well-being of the dealership(s)
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 GMs 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.
Renew Dealer License annually.
Internal controls – implement and ensure the store follows the internal control process.
Work closely with other department managers to achieve store goals
Schedule:
5 day work week
Compensation:
Compensation package will be in $100,000 range depending on experience level and track record.
Compensation will commensurate with experience level.
Great benefits package provided including health dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 401(k) available
Apply:
Please apply with your most recent resume on LinkedIn or at www.
automotivesearchgroup.
com ; or call Lindsay at 508-620-6300 today for more information.
**Serious relocation candidates with experience as an Automotive Controller / Dealership Accounting Manager will be considered for this role**
**The Dealer is looking for this person to start by the 1st of the year**
*all resume submissions will be kept in the strictest confidence*
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