Controller - Dealership & Inventory Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations, oversee full‑cycle accounting, and provide strategic financial insights to ownership. This role manages AR/AP, payroll, inventory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and floor‑plan financing while ensuring accurate, GAAP‑compliant reporting.

This is a hands‑on, onsite position ideal for candidates with dealership or inventory‑intensive business experience who can partner closely with leadership to support operational and financial performance.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Oversight

• Monitor margins, cash flow, and key performance metrics used by leadership.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash‑flow models, and financial analyses.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP‑compliant financial statements.
• Lead all accounting operations including AR, AP, payroll, inventory, and general ledger.

Inventory & Dealership Operations

• Ensure accurate costing, pricing, and inventory controls.
• Oversee floor‑plan financing, interest tracking, and manufacturer reporting.
• Support sales and service departments with financial reporting and insights.
• Manage inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliation, and turnover analysis.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting processes.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and financial institutions.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and audit requirements.

HR & Administrative Support

• Support payroll, benefits administration, and general HR functions as needed.
• Assist leadership with people‑related financial processes (compensation, benefits, onboarding)

Strategic Partnership

• Provide insights on profitability, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with ownership to guide financial decision‑making and long‑term planning.
• Improve financial visibility across departments and streamline reporting processes.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and full‑cycle accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience in a dealership or inventory‑based business.
• Hands‑on experience with: Inventory Accounting, Floor‑Plan Financing, Manufacturer Reporting, AR/AP, Payroll, General Ledger and Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cash‑Flow Management.

Preferred Skills:

• CPA (active or inactive)
• Experience supervising small accounting or bookkeeping teams.
• Experience in automotive, equipment, RV, powersports, or similar inventory‑driven industries.