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About the Role
Williams Auto Group is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Controller to maintain accurate financial records, manage closing processes, ensure internal controls, and provide financial reporting and analysis. This key financial leadership role involves identifying opportunities to improve financial performance, strengthen processes, and ensure compliance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the accounting function for dealership operations.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and subsidiary accounting systems.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for dealerships.
- Prepare and review dealership financial statements and management reports.
- Analyze financial results, identify significant variances, and communicate findings to leadership.
- Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and timely in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Maintain appropriate accounting documentation and support schedules.
- Review accounting for new and used vehicle inventory, including floorplan-related activity.
- Review parts and service inventory and related accounting.
- Review of vehicle deals, gross profit, commissions, incentives, rebates, chargebacks, and other dealership transactions.
- Ensure accurate accounting for accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts, and cash disbursements.
- Review manufacturer receivables, warranty receivables, incentive receivables, and other outstanding balances.
- Review bank accounts, floorplan accounts, manufacturer accounts, and other significant balance sheet accounts.
- Review fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Review appropriate schedules for reserves, liabilities, and other significant estimates.
- Establish, maintain, and monitor effective internal accounting controls.
- Ensure compliance with Williams Auto Group accounting policies and procedures.
- Identify control weaknesses and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor segregation of duties and appropriate authorization procedures.
- Support internal and external audits and respond to audit requests.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer accounting and reporting requirements.
- Maintain appropriate records and documentation for tax, audit, and regulatory purposes.
- Serve as a financial resource to Market Directors / General Managers / department leaders.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations based on operating results.
- Work with department managers to improve expense control and cash flow.
- Assist dealership leadership in developing annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
- Train, develop, and supervise accounting personnel.
- Help establish clear expectations and accountability within the accounting department.
- Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Work with corporate accounting team on consolidated financial reporting.
- Provide timely financial information and analysis requested by corporate leadership.
- Assist with acquisitions, integration of new dealerships, system conversions, and other strategic initiatives.
- Support tax planning, financial audits, inventory-related projects, and other corporate accounting initiatives.
- Assist with special projects and financial analyses as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within an automotive dealership environment.
- Strong understanding of dealership financial statements and accounting practices.
- Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
- Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience in an automotive dealership.
- Experience with Auto/Mate, CDK, Dealertrack, or other dealership management systems.
- CPA or other professional accounting designation.
- Experience working with manufacturer financial statements and reporting requirements.
- Experience overseeing accounting personnel.
- Multi-dealership or multi-location accounting experience.
Skills
- Leadership
- Financial Acumen
- Attention to Detail
- Business Judgment
- Accountability
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement
- Excel
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 7 years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or other professional accounting designation
Salary/Compensations
- $95,000 - $105,000
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Company-sponsored benefits and employee programs
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
About the Company
- Williams Auto Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.