Automotive Controller - Holman North Carolina

Holman•Cary, NC

13h

About The Position

Holman is seeking an Automotive Controller to join its team in North Carolina. The Controller oversees general ledger activities, accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, and the general accounting office. The role supervises and develops accounting staff, ensures accurate reporting and compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations, and works with operational departments, manufacturers, vendors, and other stakeholders. The position includes preparing and interpreting financial statements and budgets, managing monthly and year-end closings, tracking construction costs with the facilities department, and supporting business objectives through forecasting, planning, and adjustments as market conditions change. The Controller also recruits and develops staff, handles special projects, and communicates financial and operational concepts across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
5–7+ years of dealership accounting experience, including 2+ years at a leadership level.
Broad and deep knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of company policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to work independently and apply established methods, techniques, and procedures to operational requirements.
Ability to supervise, coach, counsel, and objectively evaluate employees, external partners, and their performance.
Problem-solving ability involving related processes and methods.
Analytical skills to assess facts and circumstances and determine appropriate actions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work and interact with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to communicate with customers, manufacturer representatives, vendors, and occasionally government officials.
Ability to explain simple and moderately complex concepts, processes, or ideas to people at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CDK.
The posting describes the bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field as preferred but required; the requirement is stated elsewhere as required.

Responsibilities

Manage the general ledger, including reconciliations, identifying and investigating issues, and reporting to executive leadership.
Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets and reports.
Oversee the general accounting office and directly supervise office employees.
Develop, prepare, consolidate, and interpret accurate accounting and financial statements.
Ensure accurate reporting and conformance with company policies.
Supervise, develop, and strengthen accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
Collaborate with departments on operational and accounting matters.
Recruit and develop staff.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations.
Manage monthly and year-end closings.
Develop and report on business objectives, including annual budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and adjustments for changing market conditions.
Work with the facilities department to review and track construction costs.
Work with manufacturers to implement, track, and report on programs.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.