Dealership Controller / Office Manager

White Cars•Sylvania, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At White Family Dealerships, we believe our employees make our customers and dealerships successful. In business since 1914, our team has continued to grow while holding true to our family values of honesty, professionalism, and optimism. Come join our dealership and work on a team of dedicated individuals. Our dealership encourages success among each of our members, and we invest in our employees and promote from within often! We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead our dealership accounting office. The ideal candidate will have the experience and accounting background to serve as our Dealership Controller; however, we are also interested in experienced dealership Office Managers who are ready to take the next step in their career. The Dealership Controller / Office Manager is the day-to-day leader of the dealership accounting office and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing the accounting team, overseeing dealership accounting processes, and ensuring timely completion of monthly financial statements. This position reports directly to the CFO and works closely with dealership management and department leaders.

Requirements

5 years of previous accounting experience – automotive background is preferred, but not required
Experience with month and year-end closing
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Positive, professional and team-oriented leadership style
Comfortable learning and working in modern, technology-driven accounting systems
We operate on Tekion, a cloud-based automotive dealership management system. Previous Tekion experience is a plus, but we will consider candidates with experience on other dealership management systems or strong technology skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Nice To Haves

Automotive background is preferred
Previous Tekion experience is a plus
Experience on other dealership management systems
Strong technology skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly

Responsibilities

Manage and develop the dealership accounting team
Oversee the monthly accounting close and preparation of financial statements
Maintain the general ledger and ensure accounts are properly reconciled
Review accounting schedules and ensure outstanding items are researched and resolved timely
Oversee bank reconciliations and cash controls
Oversee vehicle deal processing, title work, accounts payable and accounts receivable
Monitor vehicle inventory, floorplan and related reconciliations
Review manufacturer and other dealership receivables
Maintain strong internal accounting controls and ensure dealership transactions are recorded accurately
Work closely with dealership management to identify and resolve accounting issues
Maintain a working knowledge of all dealership accounting functions and provide backup and support when necessary
Train, develop and cross-train accounting team members