Controller

Harper Jaguar Maserati Alfa Romeo • Knoxville, TN

5d

About The Position

We are looking for a Controller to join our growing team! The right candidate will have previous automotive Controller experience and strong analytical ability. The day-to-day duties of this role include preparing monthly budgets, reviewing financial statements and ledgers, and other accounting duties. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Plan Short & Long Term Disability Employer Paid Life Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Paid Sick Time Paid Birthdays Paid Training Opportunities for Advancement Closed Sundays Healthy Work/Life Balance

Requirements

• 5 years of previous automotive accounting/controller experience required
• Previous automotive dealership experience required
• Strong communications, customer service, leadership and problem solving skills
• Excellent analytical ability
• High school diploma is necessary; college or advanced degree preferred
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office applications or the equivalent
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as necessary

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial and accounting system and personnel
• Run daily operations of the accounting department, cashiers and receptions
• Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing
• Reconcile the bank accounts for the dealership every single day
• Complete all required reports for the corporate office on a regular basis
• Prepare monthly budgets and financial statements
• Forecast financial goals for each quarter to maintain the dealership’s profitability
• Process all insurance claims and liability insurance
• Review all financial statements and ledgers, and work with the accounting staff to clear up any discrepancies
• Prepare all taxes and filing forms with the government
• Meet with the department managers to regularly review business matters and develop plans to increase profitability
• Ensure all HR and payroll functions are operational and work reciprocally to handle employee issues as needed
• Ensure required HR training is completed
• Cross-train in all accounting positions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Birthdays
• Paid Training
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Closed Sundays
• Healthy Work/Life Balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED