Dealership Controller for Independent Used Car Dealer

Controller - Automotive Dealership (On-Site) South Jersey / Philadelphia Metro Full-Time Bridge Auto Group is a high-volume independent automotive dealership seeking a hands-on Controller to take full ownership of dealership accounting, controls, and compliance. This is an execution role , not an oversight or advisory position. If you've actually closed dealership books, survived floorplan audits, and aren't afraid to say "no," keep reading. What You'll Do (Core Responsibilities) Own dealership accounting from start to finish Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close Bank, floorplan, and balance sheet reconciliations Deal jacket audits and funding controls Floorplan monitoring, payoffs, and audit readiness Payroll processing and commission verification Sales tax, doc fee, and regulatory compliance General ledger integrity and schedule maintenance Oversight of AP, AR, titles, and admin accounting staff Track recon expenses and variances by stock number Manage chargebacks, warranty receivables, and incentive aging Deliver accurate financial statements to ownership Establish and enforce internal controls What You're Accountable For Clean, on-time closes Accurate financial reporting Zero surprises from banks, lenders, or taxing authorities Early identification of financial leakage Enforcing standards across departments Required Experience Automotive dealership accounting experience required Prior Controller or Senior Accounting role preferred Strong DMS experience (hands-on) Floorplan lender and audit experience Deal auditing and funding workflow knowledge Comfortable performing reconciliations and journal entries personally Independent dealership experience strongly preferred

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person