Automotive Comptroller Job Description Comptroller Duties Automotive Comptroller - Summary Reports the financial condition of the total dealership to the dealer/general manager regularly and accurately. Provides sales and expense analyses summarizing potential problem areas and opportunities for improved profitability relative to monthly and annual forecasts. Automotive Comptroller - Essential Duties 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. Interprets the financial statement and the daily operating control (DOC) regularly and informs dealer of developing trends. Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts for the dealership. Provides department managers with detailed financial and management reports. Maintains an effective cash management system that forecasts cash funds and makes recommendations for the profitable use of excess cash. Directs assessment 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 Ensures compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining of 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. Ensures that all office personnel are using proper accounting procedures and maintaining accurate records and analyses and supervises the preparation of all information for the CPA to minimize audit or review costs. Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealership. Maintains professional appearance. Other tasks as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities In charge of the administrative Office Automotive Comptroller - Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Automotive Comptroller - Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Accounting from four-year college or university is preferred. Six to ten years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Automotive Comptroller - Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Fluent in Microsoft Excel Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Keep track and renew Dealership Registrations and Licenses.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Office Application Question(s): How many years of Automotive Controller Experience do you have?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Management:

6 years (Preferred)

Accounting:

6 years (Preferred)

Microsoft Excel:

5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPA License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person