Automotive Controller

At IDEA Auto Group, we believe our team deserves to work in a supportive, competitive, family environment. It all starts here: with our people, our team. If they are supported, encouraged, and believed in, our team members will pass along all of that awesomeness to our customers. IDEA Auto Group continues to set an example for our industry by challenging the norm and elevating expectations. If you are looking to join Texas' most exciting and innovative new auto group, join our dynamic team and "Experience the Difference!" If this sounds like the kind of place you would like to share your talents, please apply!

We are looking for an experienced dealership controller who can lead with integrity, as well as educate and supervise.

What We Offer

• Outstanding company culture that values integrity and diversity
• Work/life balance
• Team environment
• Promote from within
• Career progression/growth opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Paid vacation and personal time
• 401k plan
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Strong community partnerships

Responsibilities

• Report directly to Group Corporate Controller
• Responsible for closing the monthly financial statement with the help from shared services team.
• Ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Assume primary day-to-day and overall responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all dealership accounting and finance related activities
• Provide technical accounting expertise and hands-on support to dealership staff
• Manage 2 accountants
• Collaborate with the other Controllers/Accounting Managers to ensure consistency and alignment across the organization
• Responsible for treasury functions of the dealership
• Assist with store audits and reporting.
• Coordination with tax accountant on annual tax returns
• Assist with preparation of the company's annual operating and capital budget.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by management.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in finance or accounting, licensed CPA preferred but not necessary.
• 5+ years of total experience in accounting
• Proven supervisory skills with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Comfortable with operating multiple application systems
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional communication skills and high emotional intelligence
• Must be able to pass pre-hire screening that includes a background check, MVR and drug screening.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.