Automotive Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Automotive Controller

Location : Tucson, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time | On-site

Reports To : GM and Owner

About Us

At Premier Auto Center, we are driving innovation in the automotive industry. As a leading dealer and service center, we are committed to excellence, sustainability, and high performance. With a strong presence across Tucson and Casa Grande, we are looking for a seasoned Automotive Controller to join our team and help steer our continued growth and profitability.

Position Summary

As the Controller, you will play a critical leadership role in managing the company’s financial health. You will oversee all accounting operations and end-to-end payroll processing, drive financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and ensure compliance with industry laws and regulations and company policies. This is a strategic role requiring deep automotive industry experience, hands-on operational knowledge, and strong business acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and serve as a resource for all staff in all departments at all locations
• Supervise and train small accounting team
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including all account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including timely and accurate submission of franchise financial statements (Mitsubishi)
• Provide financial data for external financial reporting
• Maintain multiple floor plan lines of credit and adhere to all loan requirements
• Process Accounts Payable invoices and payments
• Record cash receipts and prepare deposits
• Reconcile dealer reserve accounts and process payments to or deposits from lenders
• Responsible for multiple monthly bank and credit card account reconciliations
• Submit monthly sales tax calculations to outside accountant
• Prepare year end schedules and work with tax accountants to ensure timely filing of accurate tax returns
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Develop, enforce and monitor internal controls
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance, including adherence to all requirements of multiple dealer and loan agreements
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial reporting
• Develop processes and procedures to improve efficiency
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies, as needed

Payroll responsibilities

Schedule

Monday - Friday

8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

(Hours are flexible)

Qualifications

What We Offer

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), retirement, early wage access)

Collaborative and innovative work culture