Controller - Audi Shawnee Mission

Audi Shawnee Mission • Merriam, KS

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About The Position

The Controller oversees and manages the dealership’s financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash management. The role partners across the business to gather and analyze information related to sales revenue, vehicle inventory, financing contracts, and warranty claims, and develops, monitors, and maintains the dealership’s annual budgets. The Controller leads the store accounting team and works closely with the General Manager and other store leaders to provide financial insights and support business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or at least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of modern accounting and finance models, tools, practices, platforms, and approaches.
• Accounting and finance data analytics experience.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to develop and maintain internal and external partnerships.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance laws.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of store leadership and shared services.
• Strong business acumen, strategic agility, and operational execution capabilities.
• Excellent written communication, time management, attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• At least 18 years of age and a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive, transportation, or similar industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store accounting team, including coaching, development, performance management, and quarterly check-ins.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with each manufacturer’s required formats and timelines.
• Ensure manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection, and co-op advertising, are current and accurate.
• Review, investigate, and maintain general ledger and schedule accounts.
• Collaborate with store leaders across business segments to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax professionals during annual audits and tax filings.
• Partner and communicate with store leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Manage dealership assets, including reconciliations, parts and vehicle inventory, cash on hand, frozen capital reporting, cash flow opportunities such as CIT, open repair orders, open parts tickets, and receivables.
• Review reconciliations of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper recording in accordance with GAAP.
• Interpret financial statements and trend analysis, and timely partner with the General Manager on potential issues and opportunities.
• Partner strategically with the General Manager to build the store’s annual forecast.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Flexible full-time hours, Monday through Friday.
• Medical plans, including PPO, HSA, and FSA options.
• Dental plans, including orthodontics, and vision plans.
• Vacation and sick leave available from Day 1.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave available from Day 1.
• 401(k) match with 100% vesting after one year and immediate eligibility at age 18.
• Short- and long-term disability options.
• Accident and critical illness plans.
• Basic life, pet, legal, and identity insurance.
• Training and development opportunities for all employees.
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, service, hotels, travel, and more.
• Educational reimbursement for general and specialized technical automotive degrees.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager