Controller - Automotive Group

Job Description

Prestige is seeking a Group Controller in charge of overseeing the daily accounting operations of a business.

Responsibilities

Lead the accounting function and partner with dealership operations to ensure all financial controls and processes are established and followed to ensure profitability to include controls on payables/receivables and expense analysis

Ensures Financial Statements are prepared timely and accurately

Supervises periodic audits of the company’s accounts. If an independent auditor is hired, the comptroller collaborates with him and provides the documents needed to complete an audit.

Vigilant about reporting any fraud, abuse or waste of company assets.

Consolidate monthly and quarterly management reporting and provide recommendations, ensures accuracy of all expense coding

Analyze information and provide data necessary to help complete the overall budget, as well as specialized ones in areas such as production budget, sales or capital expenditures.

Provide information necessary for the company to secure loans.

Manages and tracks the company’s cash flow to better assist in the management of assets and liabilities.

Manage controllable spend reporting and analysis related to corporate functions

Development of forecasting reports related to all areas of dealership expenses analysis and forecasting

Pay plan audit and consistency for processing bi-annually review

The preparation of a monthly financial statement according to dealership and manufacturer guidelines and timeline.

Manage the work allocation for all staff to ensure even distribution and efficiencies

Analysis of financial data to identify trends and opportunity to improve dealership profitability.

Oversees and audits all scheduled accounts including warranty claims, rebates, parts and vehicle inventory accounts are current and accurate.

Reviews the reconciliation of general leger accounts with outside sources to ensure bank reconciliations, reserve accounts and factory and floor plan payables are accurate.

Comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements.

Assist with escalated customer issues

Knowledge, skills and experience required

10 plus years in automotive industry

Managed a team of accounting professionals

Bachelor's (4-year) college degree, preferably in the field of Finance or Accounting.

Strong analytical skills and business/finance acumen

Ability to work with teams across all levels in the organization

High level working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint strongly preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

Depending on your employment status, you may be eligible to receive the following:

Medical, Vision and Dental

401K Plan Plus Company Match

Competitive wages

Paid time off and vacation

Growth opportunities

Paid Training

Employee vehicle purchase plans

Vendor Discounts (i.e. Verizon)

Family owned and operated

Long term job security

Health and wellness