Controller (Accounting & Finance)

Job Description

About Us:

Integrity 1st Automotive is one of the fastest-growing dealership alternatives in the DFW area. We are not run by private equity—we are family-owned and operated. Every store we manage is among the highest-rated in the communities they serve. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing our accounting and financial operations, ensuring the financial stability of our multi-location business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage annual budgets, financial forecasts, and projections to support business growth and expansion.
• Expense & Cost Control: Analyze costs and identify opportunities for cost savings to improve profitability.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow across multiple locations, ensuring financial stability.
• Supervision: Oversee and manage remote data entry personnel, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Acquisition Support: Conduct financial due diligence for potential new shop acquisitions.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure all financial transactions comply with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Month-End & Year-End Closing: Manage closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or an MBA is a plus).
• Certifications (Optional but Beneficial):
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) – preferred but not required.
• CMA (Certified Management Accountant) – beneficial for financial planning and budgeting.
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) – helpful for acquisitions and long-term financial planning.
• Experience:
• 5–10 years in financial roles, ideally within multi-location businesses.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
• Automotive, service industry, or retail experience is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and other data related software.
• Familiarity with Accounting and Bookkeeping software (e.g. QuickBooks).
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
  

Compensation & Work Environment:

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 (based on experience and qualifications).
• Work Location: In-person.
  
  

Why Join Us?

If you are passionate about accounting and finance and eager to grow within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. This full-time role offers fantastic growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within our organization. At Integrity 1st Automotive, we genuinely adhere to our core values and principles. Aren’t you excited to see what we’re all about?

Company Description

At Integrity 1st Automotive, you are not treated as a replaceable and nameless individual. We provide genuinely fruitful career opportunities, a collaborative work culture, and clear expectations to guide you towards your next career move.

At Integrity 1st Automotive, you are not treated as a replaceable and nameless individual. We provide genuinely fruitful career opportunities, a collaborative work culture, and clear expectations to guide you towards your next career move.