DEALERSHIP CONTROLLER

Our highly recognized privately held automotive company proudly serving the Tampa Bay Area seeks a self-starter for the position of Controller.

We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Upward mobility to CFO a strong possibility after a mentoring period with retiring CFO.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in a similar position.

Candidates must have a pleasant and helpful personality, strong administrative and organizational skills, good computer skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The controller will manage the financial and accounting system for the business This individual's past work history must exhibit the necessary skill set to handle the day to day accounting processes, including payroll, inventory, receivables, accounts payable, billing etc.

Duties and experience should include, but not be limited to :

• Working knowledge of all accounting positions.
• Take charge of the end of month process.
• 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.

• Monitor and reconcile bank accounts.
• Review financial statements, ledgers and scheduled accounts and work with the accounting staff to clear up any discrepancies.
• Assist our CPA Firm with the annual audit and support for tax returns.
• Balance fixed asset accounts to tax schedules and the fixed asset schedules
• Prepares sales tax and other state tax returns in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review bi-weekly and bonus payrolls.

Post payroll journals to the general ledger.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and / or maintaining of required forms.
• Summarize the sales and expense analysis to detect potential areas and opportunities for improved company profitability
• Maintains and inspects accounting information for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Continually strive to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealership.
• Any other duties as required.

Minimum Requirement :

• Minimum 2 years automotive controller experience required.
• CDK / ADP experience helpful.

Other DMS experience considered

• Full knowledge of financial statements and all aspects of the automotive accounting department.
• Advanced MS Office / Office 365 skills (specifically Excel).
• A bachelors degree in business administration or accounting with a CPA designation not required but preferred.

We Offer :

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Purchase and Service Discounts
• Full benefits options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program with employer participation.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with match
• State of the Art Facility with a Professional Working Environment
• Growth opportunities
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Long-term job security
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