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Automotive Controller | Lead Close, Forecast & Finance Ops

Element Partners

Element Recruiters is partnering with a Bay Area automotive dealership to hire a hands-on Controller who owns the numbers and partners with leadership. You will close monthly and yearly statements, manage reconciliations, and deliver clear reporting to the GM and ownership. The role requires advanced Excel skills, CA payroll knowledge, and experience with major dealership DMS systems. The candidate will lead the accounting office, oversee deal funding and floorplan payoffs, and ensure compliance #J-18808-Ljbffr Element Partners

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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