Automotive Controller

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Fife, WA
Reports To: CFO/Controller
Salary: $105,000 - $135,000 annually

About the Role

Larson Automotive Group is seeking an experienced Automotive Controller to lead our dealership’s accounting and financial operations. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in dealership accounting and financial management, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a proactive mindset, and can efficiently oversee daily office operations.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, generating manufacturer financial statements, developing controls for business operations, and managing data processing systems to support dealership objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements in compliance with dealership and manufacturer guidelines.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements to support business decision-making.
• Manage and reconcile factory statements, warranty claims, rebates, interest, and co-op advertising accounts.
• Ensure timely payment of the floor plan and reconcile accounts monthly.
• Compute and submit sales tax and financial incentive (FI) bonuses monthly.
• Work closely with the corporate controller to monitor cash flow, including tracking contracts in transit and vehicle receivables.
• Oversee and maintain petty cash and manufacturer accounts.
• Assist department managers with expense reporting and financial analysis.

General Ledger & Compliance

• Review general ledger and schedules, investigating and addressing any unusual entries.
• Train staff in account reconciliation and schedule maintenance.
• Monitor all schedules monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly oversee a team of 20-22 administrative professionals, alongside three other supervisors.
• Conduct hiring, training, and performance management in alignment with company policies.
• Plan, assign, and direct work efficiently to optimize team productivity.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Be a key player in the financial success of a well-established dealership.

If you are a motivated and experienced Automotive Controller looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with Larson Automotive Group.

Larson Automotive Benefits:

Larson Automotive Group offers a comprehensive group medical insurance plan to all hired full-time applicants that start the first of the month following the completion of continuous 60 of employment. We offer 4 plans to help employees access the best plan that fits their budget and needs. One plan is zero cost to the employee. We also have a company paid Life ($10,000) and AD&D plan ($40,000.00) that is for all benefit eligible employees. Employees must maintain no less than 32 hours per week to be considered ‘full-time’ for benefits.

In addition to medical insurance, Larson Automotive Group also offers vision, dental and various other ancillary coverages such as additional Life, AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Hospital, and Pet insurance to name a few.

Larson Automotive Group also provides an Employee Assistance Program. This is a specialized referral program available to employees to assist in various personal situations. This includes counseling for substance abuse, financial difficulties, mental illness, family issues and more. These are all provided to the employee free of charge and confidential with a third party.

Larson Automotive Group also helps plan for your future with our retirement plan available to all employees over the age of 21. The 401k plan starts after the completion of 2 months of employment, the employee will be automatically enrolled into the program starting at a 3% deduction and this will increase 1% per year for the first 3 years. The company does match 50% of the first 4% contributed by the employee. Employees on a budget or who want to know exactly what will be coming out of their check can also opt to have a flat dollar amount withheld from their check. We also offer a ROTH plan option as well. Employees can opt out of the plans at any time.

We offer a KOFE (knowledge of Financial Education) plan free of charge to the employee to help provide the employees with the tools needed for financial wellness.

Hourly and Salary employees will receive 6 paid holidays each year.

We offer a competitive PTO (Paid Time Off) program; employees begin to accrue hours from day one worked (eligible to use after 90 days of employment). PTO is accrued for the first 2 years at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked at 3 to 10 years 1.53 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked and at 10 years 2.30 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked.

We offer a vehicle purchasing programs for all the vehicle brands we offer. All you need to do is contact the GM of that dealership to see what options they currently have available.

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  Prior experience in retail automotive dealership accounting management is required.
• Strong understanding of dealership financial statements, general ledger accounting, and manufacturer reporting.
• Experience CDK is a plus
• Experience managing cash flow, floor plan reconciliation, and tax computations.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor staff.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and dealership management systems (DMS).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.