Automotive Corporate Controller Manager

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for an Automotive Corporate Controller Manager. With over 90 years of success, Napleton’s tenured accounting leadership has decades of experience! This important leadership role oversees our team of traveling Corporate Controllers, supporting our current dealership leadership and growing our future accounting leadership talent. This role can be based out of one of following areas in which Napleton operates: Chicago, Illinois, Orlando, Florida, West Palm Beach Florida, The Corporate Controller Manager leads, schedules, and develops a team of traveling Corporate Controllers who train, audit, and support Napleton’s dealership accounting teams across the group.The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is affiliated with over 25 brands of new vehicles and 50+ dealerships throughout seven states. Our strength comes from the more than 3,500 employees nationwide. We are currently one of the largest automotive groups in the country, providing incredible growth opportunity.What We OfferPay range of $225,000- $250,000 per year, (negotiable based on experience)Family Owned and Operated- 90+ years in businessMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401kFor additional benefit information please go to: NapletonCorp.MyBenefitsLibrary.comPaid Vacation and Sick TimeDiscounts on products and servicesJob ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and manage a team of traveling Corporate Controllers, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and professional developmentPlan and coordinate team travel schedules and store assignments to cover dealership training, audits, new acquisitions, and temporary controller absencesSet training standards and ensure the team consistently teaches corporate accounting policies and procedures to dealership Controllers and office staffOversee audits and reviews of dealership financial statements and accounting schedules; review findings and ensure corrective actions are completedServe as the escalation point for dealership Controllers and office teams on complex accounting issuesIdentify recurring issues across stores and recommend improvements to processes, controls, and training materialsReport on store accounting health, audit results, and team activity to corporate accounting leadershipPartner with corporate leadership to identify and develop future dealership Controller talentStep in to train, audit, or fill in at dealerships directly when neededOther duties as assigned by managementJob RequirementsHigh School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferredA minimum of Five+ years of Dealership Controller Multi-Unit/High volume experienceProven experience leading, coaching, or managing accounting professionals, ideally across multiple locationsCDK experience is requiredStrong working knowledge of dealership financial statements, schedules, and internal controlsAbility to explain technical financial information in an understandable mannerExcellent communication, coaching, and leadership skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and locationsAbility to travel up to 50% of time, can periodically be higher or lower, based on business need.Willingness to undergo a background check and drug screen in accordance with local law/regulations18+ years of age or older to comply with the company driving policyWe 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