Automotive Controller - Jacksonville, FL
Element Partners•Jacksonville, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
We're a high-volume [franchise] dealership in Jacksonville moving [XXX+] units a month, and we're looking for a Controller who wants ownership of the office — not a seat in someone else's accounting department. This is a hands-on role at a store where the financial statement actually drives decisions. You'll close the books, defend the numbers in the manager meeting, and have a direct line to ownership. If you've been the person who finds the money nobody else saw, we want to talk.
Requirements
- 3+ years as a dealership Controller or Office Manager at a high-volume store — dealership experience is required
- Command of a dealer management system: [CDK / Reynolds & Reynolds / Tekion / Dealertrack]
- Deep knowledge of the factory financial statement and how each line gets built
- Track record of clean, current schedules and on-time closes
- Comfort holding managers accountable to the numbers without becoming the obstacle
- Working knowledge of Florida title, tag, and sales tax requirements
- Leadership instincts — you develop the office staff, you don't just supervise them
Nice To Haves
- multi-rooftop or dealer group experience
- DMS conversion experience
- accounting degree or CPA
Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit the monthly factory financial statement on time, every time
- Own the full close: journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end reporting
- Keep every schedule clean and current — no aged items hiding in the receivables
- Manage contracts in transit and drive funding turnaround
- Reconcile floorplan, cash, and bank accounts daily
- Oversee payroll and commission plans for sales, service, and fixed ops
- Lead and develop the office team: AP/AR, title clerks, billers, and deal processors
- Build and enforce internal controls that protect the store from loss and fraud
- Partner with department managers on expense control, gross reconciliation, and forecasting
- Manage sales tax filings, tag and title compliance, and manufacturer chargeback recovery
- Handle audits, LIFO, and year-end work with the CPA firm
Benefits
- Competitive base with a bonus tied to store performance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
- A stable ownership group that invests in the store and promotes from within
- No Florida state income tax — your offer goes further here than in most markets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
