What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Dealership controller--Family owned dealership is Laguna Niguel position at Laguna Niguel Cadillac, GMC, Hyundai?
Laguna Niguel Auto Group is a multi franchise dealer that is currently looking for an EXPERIENCED Automotive Controller to join our team! A minimum of 5 years of Automotive Dealership Accounting experience is REQUIRED for this position. Previous Automotive Controller experience is REQUIRED. This position offers a generous base salary in addition to industry leading benefits
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Finance and/or related fields.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related position.
- Excellent knowledge of U.S GAAP Accounting Principles, practices, and applications.
- Prior experience in accounting and business operations in the automotive industry.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performance teams.
- Prior Experience with General Motors and/or Hyundai Mazda a plus
- Self-directed, motivated, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive continual improvements.
- Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with various areas within the organization and interact with employees at all levels of the company, customers, and vendors in a professional manner.
- Well organized, detailed orientated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks and/or projects.
- Operating a Dealertrack DMS system
- Advanced computer skills on MS Office, and Google Suite
- Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Responsibilities
- Prepares a complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and within each manufacturer's format and time frame. Ensures that all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection and co-op advertising are current and accurate.
- Interpret and analyze financial statements
- Keep the Owner of dealership informed on the trends and cash needs of the business
- Develop and maintain an effective cash management system
- Manage the day to day accounting operations of the store to ensure that all transactions are recorded in compliance with company accounting processes and policies
- Close the books accurately each month
- Manage and safeguard the stores assets and ensure that internal controls are in place
- Assist department managers in reading and interpreting their financial reports and in creating action plans needed to improve their operation
- Respond to request for information and assistance in a timely manner
- Work with General Manager to improve revenue or reduce expense in order to meet or exceed budget and grow the business
- Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts for the dealership.
- Provides department managers with detailed financial and management reports.
- Directs assessments of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
- Reviews the general ledger and scheduled accounts. Notes any unusual entries and investigates.
- Reviews the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable and floor plan payable.
- Stays abreast of tax code revisions and advises the dealer principle regarding any operational adjustments needed to accommodate revisions.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining required forms, payroll taxes and deposits, income taxes, retirement plan records etc.
- Administers a loss review program and maintains loss reserves for contingent liabilities and trade receivables.
- Purchases property and liability insurance.
- Prepares and processes all insurance claims.
- Coordinates annual audit (or review) and physical inventory.
- Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealership.
- Attends managers meetings.
- Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts and handle general ledger analysis for all U.S. entitles.
- Ensure all scheduled accounts, warranty claims, rebates, parts, and vehicle inventory are current and accurate.
- Oversee and manage dealership financial activities, such as the cash flow, preparation of budgets, auditing financial reports and books of accounts, purchases, fixed assets, and insurance.
- Analyze and review wholesale liability.
- Conduct an analytical review of monthly financial statements highlighting; deviations from budget, and unusual increases/decreases in revenue and expenses.
- Regularly analyze financial reports and the daily control of operations and notify the General Managers and owner of developing trends.
- Oversee and manage Office Managers and Accounting team in our dealership operations.
- Attract, retain, and develop a team via coaching, mentoring, career development and performance management feedback. Provide development and succession planning opportunities for team members.
- Establish and manage financial controls for our dealership operations that ensure the highest level of accountability, risk mitigation, and internal control/regulatory compliance.
- Integrate and train new staff while leading the continued professional development of the existing team.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Controller: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPA Designation (Preferred)
Salary : $180,000
