Automotive Dealership Controller

Jaguar Land Rover Warwick - Amherst, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Amherst, NH

About the position

The Automotive Dealership Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting functions and financial reporting for two automotive dealerships located in Warwick, RI and Norwood, MA. This role requires extensive experience in automotive dealership accounting and aims to ensure compliance with financial regulations while maintaining accurate financial records and effective cash management.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting functions and financial reporting for two automotive dealerships.
• Prepare a complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and within each manufacturer's format and time frame.
• Ensure all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection, and co-op advertising are current and accurate.
• Maintain an effective cash management system that forecasts cash funds and makes recommendations for the profitable use of excess cash.
• Direct assessment of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Review the general ledger and scheduled accounts.
• Review the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payables, and floor plan payables.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining required forms, payroll taxes and deposits, income taxes, retirement plan records, etc.

Requirements

• Automotive dealership controller and accounting experience
• Ethical, trustworthy, and professional with excellent computer skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A good work ethic and positive attitude
• Driver's license and insurance

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount