Job Description
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP CONTROLLER
Automobile Dealership experience required without exception.
This is not a remote position.
Summary
Reports the financial condition of the total dealership to the dealer/general manager regularly and accurately. Provides sales and expense analyses summarizing potential problem areas and opportunities for improved profitability relative to monthly and annual forecasts.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Insurance Benefits the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- Choice of Three PPO Medical Insurance Plans with Employer Contribution
- Choice of Two PPO Dental Insurance Plans - One with Unlimited Calendar Year Maximum
- Employer Paid Life & Accidental Death/Dismemberment Benefit
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Children
- Supplemental Benefit Insurance, including Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan with Employer Match
- On Demand Pay Program
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
Essential Duties
- Prepares a complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and within each manufacturer's format and time frame. Ensures that all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection and co-op advertising are current and accurate.
- Interprets the financial statement and the daily operating control (DOC) regularly and informs dealers of developing trends.
- Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts for the dealership.
- Provides department managers with detailed financial and management reports.
- Maintains an effective cash management system that forecasts cash funds and makes recommendations for the profitable use of excess cash.
- Directs assessment of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
- Reviews the general ledger and scheduled accounts. Notes any unusual entries and investigations.
- Reviews the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable and floor plan payable.
- Stays abreast of tax code revisions and advises dealers regarding any operational adjustments needed to accommodate revisions.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining of required forms, payroll taxes and deposits, income taxes, retirement plan records etc.
- Manages the dealership computer system to maximize utilization.
- Administers a loss review program and maintains loss reserves for contingent liabilities and trade receivables.
- Meets with dealer to evaluate all insurance renewals.
- Purchases property and liability insurance.
- Prepares and processes all insurance claims.
- Coordinates annual audit (or review) and physical inventory.
- Ensures that all office personnel are using proper accounting procedures and maintaining accurate records and analyses and supervises the preparation of all information for the CPA to minimize audit or review costs.
- Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealership.
- Attends managers’ meetings.
- Maintains professional appearance.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
* Manage Accounting Department Staff
Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Automotive Dealership Controller Experience Required without exception
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Us
Werner Hyundai, Werner Kia & City Kia of Greater Orlando are part of the Werner Family of Dealerships.
Drug-Free Workplace: Must be willing to submit to and pass a Pre-employment Background Check, Motor Vehicle Report Review & Drug Screen.
EEOC Statement:
The Werner Family of Dealerships is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees. We value and respect the individual differences of our employees, customers, and partners, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected group status.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work,