Automotive Dealership Controller

Berkshire Hathaway - Lincoln, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

Lincoln, NE

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Rare, immediate Controller opportunity at Husker Auto Group, centrally located in Lincoln, Nebraska. 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. This is an incredible career opportunity to join a world-class organization. The compensation package offers room to expand your responsibilities, along with highly competitive benefits that include an outstanding 401(k) with employer matching. As the Controller, you will be accountable for the accounting operations of the company, which includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. You will enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, overseeing the accounting office personnel, and managing all aspects of the general ledger and financial statements. You will partner with the General Manager to manage the financial results of the dealership, recommend benchmarks for performance measurement, and ensure adherence to dealership policies and internal control structures. Additionally, you will proactively manage and safeguard company assets, actively manage the expense structure and vendors, and prepare the daily, weekly, and monthly reports required by the management team. You will work closely with the management staff of the dealership to review data and prepare necessary reports and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the accounting operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial reports.
• Maintain an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets to mitigate risk.
• Enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensure compliance with accounting principles and standards.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the accounting office personnel and manage 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.
• Ensure adherence to dealership policies and internal control structure.
• Proactively manage and safeguard company assets.
• Actively manage expense structure and vendors.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports required by the management team.
• Work with management staff to review data and prepare necessary reports/analysis.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent dealership controller experience (3+ years preferred).
• CDK DMS experience preferred.
• 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 and drug screen.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training
• Paid vacation and holidays