Automotive Dealership Comptroller

Semersky Enterprises, INC DBA Audi Exchange is looking to add a Comptroller to our excellent team of professionals. Audi Exchange is a family owned and operated business and is one of the nation's top auto dealerships. We offer a high end experience for our customers and put a focus on exceptional service.

We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and life insurance with the opportunity to participate in our 401k plan. Additionally, we offer the option to buy into other benefits such as Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.

This is a salary role, with the salary starting at $100,000.00 per year, but final salary is dependent upon education, credentials, and experience.

If you thrive in a fast paced environment and love working with an enthusiastic team, then this might be the right job for you!

Summary

The role of Comptroller within the dealership is responsible for reporting the financial condition of the total dealership to the dealer/general manager regularly and accurately. S/He provides sales and expense analyses summarizing potential problem areas and opportunities for improved profitability relative to monthly and annual forecasts. Additionally, the comptroller is responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping of all financial transactions for the dealership.

Task Statements

• Prepares a complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and within each manufacturer's format and time frame. Ensures that all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection and co-op advertising are current and accurate.
• Interprets the financial statement and the daily operating control (DOC) regularly and informs dealer of developing trends.
• Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts for the dealership.
• Provides department managers with detailed financial and management reports.
• Maintains an effective cash management system that forecasts cash funds and makes recommendations for the profitable use of excess cash.
• Directs assessment of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Reviews the general ledger and scheduled accounts. Notes any unusual entries and investigates.
• Reviews the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable and floor plan payable.
• Stays abreast of tax code revisions and advises dealer regarding any operational adjustments needed to accommodate revisions.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining of required forms, payroll taxes and deposits, income taxes, retirement plan records etc.
• Manages the dealership computer system to maximize utilization.
• Administers a loss review program and maintains loss reserves for contingent liabilities and trade receivables.
• Meets with dealer to evaluate all insurance renewals.
• Purchases property and liability insurance.
• Prepares and processes all insurance claims.
• Coordinates annual audit (or review) and physical inventory.
• Ensures that all office personnel are using proper accounting procedures and maintaining accurate records and analyses and supervises the preparation of all information for the CPA to minimize audit or review costs.
• Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealership.
• Attends managers meetings.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential