Controller
Growing Dealership group in the Chicagoland area is looking to add an experienced Controller. We are looking for an organized and forward-thinking Controller who will assist with the growth of our accounting office and be an integral part of the future plans for our group. The ownership is looking for a 'right-hand person' to give quick insight into both short- and long-term ideas. We need someone who can execute quickly and complete ownership tasks and directions efficiently. This person should be well versed in DealerTrack and Excel to assist ownership and General Managers with the data it needs to make critical decisions.
This job requires previous experience in a dealership. If you have not been a dealership Controller you will not be considered for the position.
Job Requirements:
- Manage the accounting processes and procedures and follow a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule of proactive tasks to ensure a timely and efficient monthly close.
- Provide an accurate Cost of Sale report with corrective measures on a weekly basis.
- Hires and trains future Controllers with the assistance of ownership.
- Reviews current processes for improvement.
- Oversee the financial statement closing process each month and year-end.
- Work directly with outside accounting firm on a weekly basis.
- Assist GMs with forecasting and report building to allow them to direct the store more efficiently.
- Assist the Service Directors with forecasting and report building to allow them to direct the dept more efficiently.
- Oversee all reconciliation areas and ensure that the staff involved is accurate and reconciles in the time they are supposed to.
- Is capable of training new office employees in areas such as billing, payroll, and L/T.
- Will maintain the Parts Statement and balance accordingly on all incentives and assist with issues in aged Warranty items by alerting service dept personnel to any aging or variances.
- Will ensure accuracy and timely cleaning of all schedules performed by Controller or staff.
- NCM experience preferred.
We Offer:
- Very competitive pay plan for an experienced Controller
- Demo
- Opportunity to attend group training 2-3 times per year
- 401K
- Medical and Dental
- 3 weeks vacation to start
- An opportunity to grow a dealership group as a valued member of the executive committee