Automotive Comptroller/ Office Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Title: Experienced Automotive Controller / Comptroller (Single-Point Dealership)

Location: Novi, MI

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $55,000 – $75,000 / year (Base Salary + Performance Bonuses)

About Us:

We are a premier, single-point automotive dealership seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Automotive Controller / Comptroller to lead our financial operations and administrative team. In our single-rooftop environment, this position serves as the core financial authority—combining strategic accounting oversight with direct, day-to-day management of office operations, title work, and factory reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight & OEM Reporting:
  
  
  • Manage full month-end and year-end accounting closes, general ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules.

  • Prepare and submit accurate monthly OEM factory financial statements in compliance with manufacturer standards.

  • Oversee floor plan inventory management, payoffs, line-of-credit audits, and cash flow forecasting.

• Office Management & Staff Leadership:
  
  
  • Direct and supervise all administrative office personnel (title clerks, billers, cashiers, accounts payable/receivable).

  • Manage payroll administration, sales commission calculations, tax compliance, and HR onboarding workflows.

  • Ensure smooth daily operations across deal posting, contracts-in-transit, and bank deposits.

• Title & DMV Compliance:
  
  
  • Directly oversee or process complex vehicle title work, state registrations, trade-in lien payoffs, and out-of-state paperwork.

  • Resolve title delays or trade-in discrepancies quickly to keep contracts funding on time.

• Executive Collaboration:
  
  
  • Work directly with the Dealer Principal and General Manager to deliver Daily Operating Controls (DOC) and profit projections.

  • Maintain internal controls, prepare for annual tax/audit filings, and safeguard dealership assets.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of progressive dealership accounting experience as a Dealership Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Office Manager in an auto dealership.

• OEM Experience: Direct, proven experience preparing and submitting month-end OEM factory financial statements.

• DMS Proficiency: Advanced hands-on expertise with major Dealership Management Systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, or Tekion).

• Title & Compliance Expertise: In-depth knowledge of state DMV regulations, vehicle titling, lien clearance, and IRS form 8300 compliance.

• Leadership: Proven ability to manage, train, and hold administrative office staff accountable.

Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary + Monthly Performance Bonus Structure

• Demo Vehicle or Monthly Auto Allowance

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation Plan

• Employee Discounts on Sales, Service, and Parts