Controller

THE ROLE:

Our client is seeking a hands-on and business-minded Controller to serve as a key financial partner within a dynamic automotive industry environment. This role bridges the gap between centralized accounting functions and on-site operations, providing financial leadership, operational support, and analytical insight to help drive business performance. Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Controller will work closely with General Managers and department leaders, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing meaningful analysis to support decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships across operations and finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with General Managers and department leaders to provide financial insight and guidance
• Review month-end financial results, reconciliations, and accounting schedules
• Oversee fixed assets, prepaids, receivables, inventory accounting, and reconciliations
• Monitor payroll calculations, journal entries, and month-end close activities
• Perform financial analysis, variance reporting, and deal profitability reviews
• Ensure accounting processes, invoicing, and internal controls are operating effectively
• Liaise between dealership operations and centralized finance teams to resolve issues and improve workflows
• Support continuous process improvements and provide training and guidance to store personnel

ABOUT YOU:

You are a proactive accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional relationship-building skills. You are comfortable operating independently, taking ownership of your responsibilities, and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization. You enjoy partnering with operational leaders, translating financial information into meaningful business insights, and helping drive accountability and performance. Whether reviewing financial statements, resolving accounting issues, or supporting leaders through change, you bring a solution-oriented mindset and a high level of professionalism.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

This opportunity offers a competitive wage commensurate with experience, along with the chance to join a growing and evolving organization. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced finance and operational leaders, gain exposure to a multi-location business environment, and play a meaningful role in driving financial performance and operational success. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy a combination of financial leadership, business partnering, and continuous process improvement, submit your resume today!

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• CPA designation, or equivalent combination of education and significant automotive industry accounting experience
• Full-cycle accounting and month-end close experience
• Experience reviewing financial statements, reconciliations, and accounting schedules
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and inventory accounting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial analysis
• Experience performing variance analysis and interpreting operational and financial data.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with General Managers and operational leaders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to work independently in a self-directed environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Experience with CDK or other management systems is considered an asset

Apply today and become a trusted financial partner to help drive operational excellence, business performance, and long-term success within a thriving environment. Please quote job reference number 05110-0013471169 on all communication. Robert Half would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants in advance for their expressed interest!! The job you want is just an app away. Whether remote or on-site, search for a job you’ll love with the Robert Half app. Download on the App Store or get it on Google Play.

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