Laguna Niguel Cadillac, GMC, Hyundai

Automotive Dealership controller--Family owned dealership is Laguna Niguel

Location

Laguna Niguel

Type

Full Time


Laguna Niguel Auto Group is a multi franchise dealer that is currently looking for an EXPERIENCED Automotive Controller to join our team! A minimum of 5 years of Automotive Dealership Accounting experience is REQUIRED for this position. Previous Automotive Controller experience is REQUIRED. This position offers a generous base salary in addition to industry leading benefits
 

Desired Skills and Qualifications:
  • Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Finance and/or related fields.
  • Minimum of five (5)+ years of experience in a related position.
  • Excellent knowledge of U.S GAAP Accounting Principles, practices, and applications.
  • Prior experience in accounting and business operations in the automotive industry.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performance teams.
  • Prior Experience with General Motors and/or Hyundai Mazda a plus
  • Self-directed, motivated, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive continual improvements.
  • Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with various areas within the organization and interact with employees at all levels of the company, customers, and vendors in a professional manner.
  • Well organized, detailed orientated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks and/or projects.
  • Operating a Dealertrack DMS system
  • Advanced computer skills on MS Office, and Google Suite
  • Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
 

Responsibilities 
  • 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.
  • Interpret and analyze financial statements
  • Keep the Owner of dealership informed on the trends and cash needs of the business
  • Develop and maintain an effective cash management system
  • Manage the day to day accounting operations of the store to ensure that all transactions are recorded in compliance with company accounting processes and policies
  • Close the books accurately each month
  • Manage and safeguard the stores assets and ensure that internal controls are in place
  • Assist department managers in reading and interpreting their financial reports and in creating action plans needed to improve their operation
  • Respond to request for information and assistance in a timely manner
  • Work with General Manager to improve revenue or reduce expense in order to meet or exceed budget and grow the business
  • Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts for the dealership.
  • Provides department managers with detailed financial and management reports.
  • Directs assessments of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
  • Reviews the general ledger and scheduled accounts. Notes any unusual entries and investigates.
  • Reviews the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable and floor plan payable.
  • Stays abreast of tax code revisions and advises the dealer principle regarding any operational adjustments needed to accommodate revisions.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining required forms, payroll taxes and deposits, income taxes, retirement plan records etc.
  • Administers a loss review program and maintains loss reserves for contingent liabilities and trade receivables.
  • Purchases property and liability insurance.
  • Prepares and processes all insurance claims.
  • Coordinates annual audit (or review) and physical inventory.
  • Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealership.
  • Attends managers meetings.
  • Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts and handle general ledger analysis for all U.S. entitles.
  • Ensure all scheduled accounts, warranty claims, rebates, parts, and vehicle inventory are current and accurate.
  • Oversee and manage dealership financial activities, such as the cash flow, preparation of budgets, auditing financial reports and books of accounts, purchases, fixed assets, and insurance.
  • Analyze and review wholesale liability.
  • Conduct an analytical review of monthly financial statements highlighting; deviations from budget, and unusual increases/decreases in revenue and expenses.
  • Regularly analyze financial reports and the daily control of operations and notify the General Managers and owner of developing trends.
  • Oversee and manage Office Managers and Accounting team in our dealership operations.
  • Attract, retain, and develop a team via coaching, mentoring, career development and performance management feedback. Provide development and succession planning opportunities for team members.
  • Establish and manage financial controls for our dealership operations that ensure the highest level of accountability, risk mitigation, and internal control/regulatory compliance.
  • Integrate and train new staff while leading the continued professional development of the existing team.
 
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
Experience:
  • Controller: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
  • CPA Designation (Preferred)
Compensation: $180,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Company Website: www.lagunaniguelautogroup.com

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