Controller (Luxury & Exotic Brands) - Hi Tech Motorcars

Hi Tech Automotive Group • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controller manages the financial operations and centralized accounting functions for six premium dealerships in Austin, representing multiple luxury and exotic automotive brands. This high-level position requires a meticulous financial leader with deep automotive retail expertise who can manage complex manufacturer requirements, navigate the high-asset values of luxury inventory, and lead a high-performing accounting team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive automotive dealership accounting experience; luxury or exotic multi-store oversight is highly preferred.
• Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the Austin, TX metropolitan area.
• Advanced proficiency in top-tier Dealership Management Systems (DMS) (e.g., CDK Global, Reynolds & Reynolds).
• Proven success managing multi-million dollar floor plans and complex inter-company reconciliations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Direct monthly and annual financial close processes for all 6 luxury rooftops, delivering consolidated statements to ownership.
• Ensure strict adherence to individual factory accounting manuals and submission deadlines across all brands.
• Oversee high-dollar floor plan lines, ensuring rapid equity management, proper processing of factory incentives, and optimal cash flow.
• Manage complex tax regulations inherent to high-end automotive retail, including luxury vehicle taxes, out-of-state registrations, and high-value vehicle inventory tax (VIT).
• Maintain standard operational controls across all locations, driving efficiency through our Dealership Management System (DMS).
• Implement strict physical and digital controls for ultra-luxury new, pre-owned, and exotic vehicle inventories, as well as specialized parts operations.
• Provide the executive team with precise Daily Operating Controls (DOCs), analyzing high-line specific metrics like gross profit per unit and exotic trade-in values.
• Manage and mentor a centralized accounting office in Austin, including accounts payable, billing, and title clerks.
• Partner directly with General Managers to audit operational expenses, evaluate departmental profitability, and forecast local market trends.

What This Job Offers

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