Automotive Group Controller

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Valley Automotive Group seeks a Corporate Controller to play a pivotal role in the dynamic growth of our automotive dealership network. We seek an experienced accounting professional with a solid background in automotive retail and proven success as a Corporate Controller.

Are you a difference maker, ready to oversee Controllership duties over multiple rooftops ?

Reporting to the company's CFO, the Corporate Controller manages all facets of retail accounting, including:

- Leading and developing our integrated and highly productive team of Controllers and Office Managers. Hire, Train and Motivate)

- The creation of statutory reports for our automotive dealerships

- Implementing and maintaining all retail accounting policies and procedures

We seek a strong team player with advanced interpersonal and leadership skills and business acumen.

This is a full-time, onsite position at our Cleveland, Ohio headquarters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the retail accounting organization, focusing on producing timely, complete, and accurate accounting for the portfolio of Valley Automotive Group dealerships.
• Continuously develop the company's accounting processes and Dealer Management System (CDK) implementation, identifying and capturing opportunities to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain close working relationships with the Controllers at each dealership, providing high levels of service to them while ensuring adherence to the company's accounting standards and practices.
• Own and manage the financial closing calendars, scheduling and assuring timely, complete, and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings.
• Support internal reviews, audits, and corporate requests.
• Participate in the onboarding and integration of newly acquired dealerships.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Prior success as a dealer group Corporate Controller, including leading teams of 20+ people
• Substantial experience with CDK
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of full-cycle accounting and accrual methods.

EOE / DFWP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person