Business Controller

The Opportunity

Autoplex is seeking a Business Controller who has experience in Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) growth companies. This person will manage day-to-day accounting, be involved with budgeting and forecasting, and guide the decision-making process for company growth and acquisitions.

The Business Controller must be able to work with computers, generate and analyze monthly/annual financial reports, work with external finance and legal partners, be familiar with State and Federal tax laws, and complete quarterly/ annual tax filings. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, a self-starter, energetic, and willing to learn and grow with the business. This person is someone who takes initiative to get the job done, takes pride in their work, is reliable and does not need much supervision.

• Culture | We know that our employees are the heart of our company. It is our mission is to create a culture where our employees love coming to work. This type of atmosphere allows our employees to work as a team, be passionate about helping our customers, and strive to be the best in the industry.

• Structured Management | We run on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) with a clearly defined Vision, Mission, and Values.

• Our Team | In 2011, we were awarded the “Automotive Restyler of the Year” by SEMA. This was a result of our focus on being a place where our employees come to work, stay, and achieve their potential.

The Company

Autoplex is well established and recognized in the automotive restyling industry, with over 20 years in business. We are an award-winning company in the customer satisfaction business.

Autoplex Restyling Centers provides car and truck owners the ability to improve the look, feel and style of their automobiles. Ranging from truck toppers, tonneau covers, trailer hitches, lift kits, custom wheels and tires, custom leather seats, remote starters, window tint and clear mask.

At Autoplex Restyling Centers, our employees are our most precious assets. We attract and retain the best and brightest in the automotive aftermarket industry by sustaining a culture of respect and honesty, by offering employees professional development and growth opportunities, and by industry leading compensation and benefits. Our work environment is one of the most sought-after places of employment within this growing industry.  

Our Core Values

We are thorough in our selection and screening process, ensuring that our team of employees is not only highly skilled and motivated, but also matches our core values: Do the Right Thing, Above & Beyond, Team Player, Passion, and WIN!

• Doing the Right Thing: Integrity when no one is looking

• Above and Beyond: Doing whatever it takes

• Team Player: Step up, help out, and together we’ll achieve the best outcome

• Passionate: We are fanatics about what we do

• Win: Achieving success through a relentless pursuit of our goals

What the Role Entails

The following are detailed performance objectives for the Business Controller. When measuring overall aptitude and cultural fit, all candidates will be benchmarked using these standards.

• Leadership, Management and Accountability (LMA): Work with Leadership Team to create financial standards and hold people accountable

• Financial Process / Budget / Reporting & Analysis: Oversee financial strategy; Generate financial reports and effectively analyze results; Perform compliance audits, monitor internal controls and own the budgeting process; Generate forecasts and make recommendations; Perform financial documentation; Ensure accurate and timely AP/AR and payroll accounting

• Take ownership of company financial rocks as outlined by EOS.

• Internal / External Partner Management: Manage relationships internally and externally with banks, CPAs, Insurance Brokers & HR Representatives; Perform legal partner management of contracts

• IT Systems and Office Support: Maintain IT Systems and software management

• HR Admin and Benefits Management: Manage HR processes, issues and document accordingly; Manage and monitor all benefit related activity

Year One Performance Objectives:

• Produce reliable company financial reports within 8-10 days of monthly/ quarterly/annual close dates

• Generate company monthly/quarterly/annual budgets and be able to adjust/ update all accordingly as the year progresses.

• Control inventory shrinkage at 1% or less.

• Keep Accounts Receivable within 60 days or less.

• • Identify ways to leverage company strength in lowering overall costs