City
Carlsbad
State
CA
Position Id
4787

Automotive Group Controller, 200k+ Demo
Carlsbad CA

Strong automotive accounting and multi-point experience.
Beautiful automotive dealership campus in need of a Group Controller, 3 stores, running about 350 units monthly. Perks galore!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares or reviews monthly financial statements according to dealership guidelines, within each manufacturer’s format and time frame.
  • Interprets and analyzes the financial statements continually and informs Dealership/CFO.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement through financial analysis.
  • Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
  • Reviews cash flow management by working with the Office Managers to follow contracts in-transit and vehicle receivables.
  • Review or compute Sales Tax monthly.
  • Reviews the general ledger and scheduled accounts. Notes any unusual entries and investigates and reports it back to the CFO.
  • Controls petty cash amounts for the dealership.
  • Ensures all manufacturer accounts including warranty claims, rebates, interest and co-op advertising accounts are current and accurate.
  • Work closely with Department Managers with reporting of expenses.
  • Ability to step in and cover Office Manager responsibilities in times of need.
  • Train staff in account reconciliation and schedule cleaning.
  • Monitor all schedules and financial reports monthly.

Supervisory responsibilities

  • Directly supervise accounting department management.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
  • Interview, hire and train potential employees.
  • Plan, assign and direct work appropriately.

Qualifications

  • High-volume multi-store dealership accounting experience
  • Strong accounting leadership skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Working knowledge of desks in the office
  • Good social and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative and eagerness to improve
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Able to meet deadlines

Contact Kyle at kylem@apnusa.com or 602-788-5890 x120