Dealership Controller - Momentum BMW Mini/Southwest Land Rover

Sonic Automotive•Houston, TX

18d

About The Position

At Momentum BMW Mini/Southwest Land Rover, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, the Controller exercises sound judgment and makes independent discretionary decisions regarding the dealership’s overall financial and office workflow. The role manages dealership accounting tasks and related policies and procedures, partners with the dealership General Manager, and carries out policies and responsibilities under the direction of the Regional Controller. The Controller implements controls to ensure compliance with company policies and directs office staff to complete assigned tasks accurately and on time. The position provides support across departments to help increase revenue, control expenses, and contribute to customer and associate satisfaction. It maintains accurate, current, and orderly accounting records; oversees dealership office personnel; audits balance sheets and schedules; assists with forecasting and budgeting; and ensures timely, accurate financial statements, work papers, reports, reconciliations, and daily DOC preparation.

Requirements

Accounting degree or equivalent experience.
Five years of experience managing the accounting function and leading accounting staff at an automotive dealership.
Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation-based communication skills.
Excellent analytical, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
Experience with dealership management computer systems.
Very strong computer skills, particularly with Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a public dealer is preferred.
Experience with ADP dealership management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support all departments in increasing revenue, controlling expenses, and contributing to customer and associate satisfaction.
Maintain dealership accounting records in an orderly, current, and accurate condition.
Communicate and ensure adherence to company policies.
Maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies.
Recruit, supervise, and develop dealership office personnel.
Regularly audit balance sheets and schedules, address potential problems, and keep the Regional Controller informed of problems and potential liabilities.
Assist operations with dealership forecasting and budgeting.
Ensure timely completion of financial statements, monthly work papers, and reports, and resolve related issues.
Reconcile dealership balance sheet accounts and clear reconciling items each month.
Review every dealership schedule monthly and make necessary corrections.
Ensure the DOC is prepared accurately and on time each day.