Dealership Controller

Ken Garff•Friendswood, TX

About The Position

Big Star Hyundai, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is seeking a Dealership Controller to handle multiple dealerships in South Houston. The role directs and coordinates dealership accounting in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and Garff Standards. It also supports dealership performance through financial analysis, compliance oversight, reporting, training, and recommendations to General Managers. The Controller safeguards company assets, establishes appropriate segregation of duties and accounting processes to minimize financial risk, and works with dealership leaders and office staff on compliance, documentation, and financial reporting. The position requires substantial franchise dealership business-office experience, supervisory or office-management experience, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and familiarity with dealership management systems.

Requirements

7 to 10 years of experience working in a franchise dealership business office.
2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisor or office manager role.
Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel.
Thorough understanding of accounting principles.
Experience with DMS systems such as ADP, Reynolds, or Ignite.
High school diploma.
Must be able to provide references upon request.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle multiple dealerships in South Houston.
Direct and coordinate dealership accounting in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and Garff Standards.
Oversee transaction processing, cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory management, taxes and licensing, HR/payroll, fixed assets, document security, retention and archiving, and claims management.
Comply with internal and external reporting requirements, including required guidelines, formats, and deadlines.
Review reports with managers and provide analysis as necessary.
Attend regular training regarding legal document handling and processing, employment law, and financial reporting.
Develop, implement, and audit policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and company guidelines concerning document processing, employment law, and financial reporting.
Safeguard company assets and establish adequate segregation of duties and accounting processes to minimize financial risk.
Meet monthly with General Managers, Office Managers, and office staff to discuss compliance, documentation, and financial reporting, and train them on best practices.
Monitor and analyze dealership performance and work with the General Manager to discuss and recommend actions related to profit improvement, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow, balance sheets, change management, and operational standards.