Controller – Automotive Dealership

Do you think all dealerships are the same? Think again.  While many dealerships are corporate owned with a primary focus on profits, our focus is on people: our customers and our employees.  This is the core value that has driven us for many generations and the reason why we have raving reviews on social media and why our employees love to work here.  “Take care of customers and employees, and money will take care of itself”.  This is one of our key mottos and why we have been vetted and have earned the Mechanics Marketplace Best Workplace badge of excellence.

So what is our culture like?  Besides our breakfast of champions and monthly luncheons where we enjoy camaraderie and some good laughs, we want our employees to be part of the family.  In addition to a competitive salary with awesome benefits, our Controller receives a Demo Car and paid gas.

Our controller of 40 years is retiring and we’re looking for a competent replacement to join our team. If your core values match ours and you want to start a rewarding career, we’d love to meet with you and show you around. 

BENEFITS FOR DEALERSHIP CONTROLLER

• Competitive salary
  
• Demo car and gas expenses
  
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance benefits
  
• 401K Savings plan with employer matching (That’s free tax deferred money!).
  
• Paid vacation that increases with tenure
  
• Paid holidays
  
• Employee discount
  
• 5-day workweek
  
• A place you can call home!
  

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides effective leadership to, and management of, the Accounting Department. Ensures assigned operating unit serves and supports other departments and operating units of the dealerships with accounting/financial related services and to enhance corporate profitability. Among the primary areas of focus for this position are the following; accurate and timely processing of vehicle transactions, general accounting activities, financial and statistical forecasting and reporting, financial analysis, banking and funds management activities, corporate recordkeeping, financial and tax reporting compliance, and the development of highly-effective departmental employees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads and directs the departmental team members within the Accounting Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Dahl Ford of Davenport's policies and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include, but are not limited to: interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, and coaching employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance at corporately established regular intervals; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee complaints and associated problems.

Qualifications of Dealership Controller

• Bachelors' Degree preferred.
  
• Five to ten years related experience required.
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Self-starter motivated by accomplishments, improvements and driven by supporting revenue and profit growth preferred.
  
• Ability to learn and use software provided by the dealership.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Advanced spreadsheet capabilities preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
  
• Must have a professional personal appearance.
  

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