Automotive Controller

Lewiston Motor Company is seeking an experienced Automotive Controller to join our team. This is an incredible career opportunity to join a world-class organization.  Ideal candidates will have successful automotive controller experience with references available. The position requires leadership qualities with strength in controlling expenses and quality balance sheet skills.  As the leader of the accounting team, Controllers are in charge of closely monitoring a dealership's financial health. They typically maintain, manage, and analyze financial statements, payroll, budgets, tax compliance issues, and more.

Our Benefits

• Paid training and development
• Potential Relocation Package for Experienced Non-Local Candidates!
• Internal Growth opportunities
• 401k Plan with Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Wages
• Paid time-off
• Family owned and operated 
• Employee purchase and service discounts
• Heavily involved in giving back to the community
• Growth Opportunities

LEWISTON MOTOR COMPANY is not your typical car dealership. We are different...  We believe we have nothing of greater value than our people.  By respecting the uniqueness of every individual, we are able to build a team of confident, creative people who possess high degree of initiative, self-respect and discipline. Close mutual support of one another is a fundamental tenet of ours.  We value open communication and encourage new ideas, realizing that teamwork produces a better work environment, and enthusiastic customers and suppliers.  We must satisfy the needs of our customers and we know that taking Individual accountability will demonstrate to our customers we are enthusiastic about them and really care. Our ultimate goal is to treat our employees and our customers in a way that maintains their loyalty for a lifetime. 

At Lewiston Motor Company all decisions are made with integrity. Leadership is setting good examples for others to follow, expecting as much from yourself as from others.  We believe in not accepting the status quo, in constant improvement & in the value of ongoing education in any form.  We believe there is no place for mediocrity & half-hearted efforts. We accept personal responsibility for over-coming obstacles and being the very best. We actively choose to excel in every aspect of our personal & professional lives.  

Responsibilities

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Oversight of the accounting office personnel along with all aspects of the general ledger and financial statements
• Partner with the General Manager to manage the financial results of the dealership
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
• Responsible for adherence to dealership policies and internal control structure
• Proactively manage and safeguard company assets
• Actively manage expense structure and vendors
• Prepare the daily, weekly, and monthly reports required by the management team
• Work with the management staff of the dealership to review the data and prepare reports/analysis as necessary
• Ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or 3 years in a Dealership Controller role  
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and enthusiastic presence in a team environment with the ability to lead and influence others
• Ability to be analytical, problem solve and multi-task
• Experience building strong teams
• Consistent and stable work history
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Professional appearance and work ethic
• All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing including a background check

Lewiston Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.