Great news! TAG Auto Group is currently looking for an experienced, highly motivated Controller to oversee the accounting department for all of TAG’s automotive and real estate ventures. The controller oversees 3 bookkeeping positions.

Reporting to and working directly with the CFO, the controller will oversee and manage the accounting department, implement financial best practices, and deliver timely financial reports and statements. We are seeking a strong leader who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, staff accountability, who has a passion for numbers and a desire to create useful reporting tools to support our growth. This position is a hybrid in office and work from home, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm with excellent benefits. Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the finance and accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash flow, employment taxes, tax reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls, financial policies, procedures, and reporting systems to maximize return on financial assets.
• Maintain, reconcile, and analyze general ledger accounts.
• Manage daily cash balances, cash flow, and forecast future cash needs.
• Oversee and analyze customer accounts, including collections, and verify accuracy of transactions.
• Develop, design, and maintain automated processes for financial reports / analysis / statements by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assist the CFO, including upper management/ownership with financial decisions, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Manage accounting team by improving efficiencies; coaching and developing employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Collaborate with General Counsel and outside accountant to ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Advising purchasing department with vendor negotiations, inventory control and other similar financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis for special projects and strategic planning.
• Assist HR/Legal with employment and payroll issues, as related to accounting.
• Act as liaison with outside accounting/financial firms.
• Support management with insurance review and management of insurance claims.
• Any other tasks or areas of responsibility that upper management or ownership deem appropriate.

Critical Key competencies:

• Must be resourceful and persistent – can dig in and trouble shoot problems or complaints, following through to resolution.
• Take ownership of department efficiencies, corrections when needed, reviews, and training/onboarding of new or existing employees.
• Engage staff, encourage, and develop teamwork and focus on continuous improvement.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and keep track of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess ability to deal tactfully and courteously in any situation communicating well, verbally and in writing.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently, recognize needs, gaps and/or opportunities and initiate suggestions to improve processes, culture and/or morale.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, including ability to work with employees at all levels of organization.
• Analytical, detail-orientated, collaborative team player with a positive attitude and sense of urgency.
• Act professionally and have high integrity, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving mindset.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in accounting, including experience with leading and developing a team.
• Experience in employee management and accountability
• Experience in internal audit preparation, P&L reports, and monthly close-outs.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements, including sales and cost analysis.
• Experience with point-of-sale systems in retail environments preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn and effectively utilize department specific software systems.
• Proven experience as a Controller or Director of Finance for small to mid-market company a must. CPA or similar background preferred.

TAG Auto Group provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, unfavorable discharge from military status, sex, marital status, disability, order of protection status, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. TAG Auto Group is a drug-free workplace.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Salary: $92K

Benefits: Health Insurance, Free Mental Healthcare, 401K w/ company match, 2 weeks' vacation, 2 personal Days

Location: Hybrid - Merrillville Indiana (at least 3 days a week in office)