Controller

C. A. Russell Auto Group•Springville, AL

About The Position

We are looking for a Controller to join our growing team! The right candidate will have previous automotive controller experience the strong analytical ability. The day-to-day duties of this role include preparing monthly budgets, reviewing financial statements and ledgers, and process all insurance claims. BENEFITS Medical Dental Vision Life, Long & Short Term - --Disability 401K Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time Responsibilities Be responsible for 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 Qualifications 5 years of previous automotive 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 Experience with DMS (Reynolds and Reynolds, DealerTrack, etc) Clean driving record and valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as necessary EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

5 years of previous automotive 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
Experience with DMS (Reynolds and Reynolds, DealerTrack, etc)
Clean driving record and valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as necessary

Responsibilities

Be responsible for 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