Controller

Company: Veridian National Search
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Controller$100M+ Multi-Franchise Automotive Company - Johnson City, TN - up to $135K, may stretch, discretionary bonusThe Sizzle:Role is 100% in officeTargeting 7-10 years of experienceDealership experience required8 direct reportsWill oversee staff of 16-20Top activities: make sure bills are paid, bank accounts reconciled, overseeing deal team, will have team leads report to themMust be excel expert1-2 weeks PTO, negotiable Minimum Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in accounting or related fieldFour to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceJob Responsibilities and Duties:Prepares a complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and within each manufacturer's format and time frameEnsures that all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection and co-op advertising are current and accurateInterprets the financial statement and the daily operating control (DOC) regularly and informs dealer of developing trendsParticipates in the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts for the dealershipProvides department managers with detailed financial and management reportsMaintains an effective cash management system that forecasts cash funds and makes recommendations for the profitable use of excess cashDirects assessment of depreciation rates to apply to capital assetsReviews the general ledger and scheduled accountsNotes any unusual entries and investigatesReviews the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable, and floor plan payableStays abreast of tax code revisions and advises dealer regarding any operational adjustments needed to accommodate revisionsEnsures compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining of required forms, payroll taxes and deposits, income taxes, retirement plan records, etcManages the dealership computer system to maximize utilizationAdministers a loss review program and maintains loss reserves for contingent liabilities and trade receivablesPrepares and processes all insurance claimsCoordinates annual audit (or review) and physical inventoryEnsures 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 in order to minimize audit or review costsContinually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealershipMaintains professional appearance

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