Automotive Dealership Controller

Automotive Dealership Controller Fort Myers Genesis and Volvo

Department: Finance

Location: Fort Myers FL
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Krause Auto Group

The Krause Auto Group has been proudly serving customers for over 30 years and our longevity is built on a simple philosophy: take care of our customers by taking care of our people. Our employees are never just a numberwe value support and invest in every individual regardless of position. We are passionate about helping our team members grow promoting from within and celebrating individual success stories along the way. With a diverse portfolio of 16 world-class brandsincluding BMW Mercedes-Benz Ford Lincoln Hyundai Nissan Kia Volvo Honda Genesis Lamborghini Aston Martin Rolls-Royce Koenigsegg McLaren and Lotusacross five states (Georgia South Carolina North Carolina Texas and Florida) Krause Auto Group offers exceptional opportunities for long-term career growth within a dynamic and people-focused organization.

Join Our Team

Join Fort Myers Genesis and Volvo as our Automotive Dealership Controller and step into a high-impact leadership role overseeing two premier luxury dealerships. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership influence strategic financial decisions and ensure strong operational and accounting performance across both locations. You will support respected OEM brands lead and develop accounting teams and help drive long-term growth in a dynamic and expanding market. If you are an experienced automotive financial professional seeking stability visibility and the ability to make a meaningful impact this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career.

Position Summary

The Automotive Dealership Controller is responsible for the overall financial management accounting integrity and internal controls for two automobile dealerships. This role ensures accurate financial reporting compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements effective cash and floorplan management and strong oversight of accounting operations across both locations. The Controller serves as a strategic financial partner to ownership and executive management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting functions for two dealerships including general ledger accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and month-end close.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of OEM financial statements surveys and composite reports.
• Consolidate financials and provide comparative performance analysis between dealerships.

Controls Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish and enforce strong internal accounting controls across both stores.
• Ensure compliance with OEM policies state and federal regulations tax laws and company procedures.
• Manage and coordinate external audits OEM audits and tax engagements.
• Monitor compliance related to sales tax payroll tax property tax and licensing.

Floorplan & Cash Management

• Oversee vehicle floorplan financing reconciliations audits and curtailments.
• Monitor cash flow working capital and daily cash positions.
• Ensure accurate accounting for new and used vehicle inventory including flooring assistance programs.

Inventory & Cost Controls

• Supervise vehicle inventory accounting including reconciliation of physical inventory to financial records.
• Review and control parts and service inventory obsolescence reserves and write-downs.
• Monitor and analyze gross profit trends and departmental expenses.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Lead mentor and develop accounting teams at both dealerships.
• Assign workloads establish deadlines and ensure consistent accounting practices across locations.
• Partner with General Managers and department heads to improve financial performance.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Provide financial insights forecasts and budgeting support to dealership leadership.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Assist with acquisitions integrations or system implementations as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• 510 years of automotive dealership accounting experience including multi-store oversight
• Strong working knowledge of dealer management systems (DMS) such as CDK Reynolds & Reynolds Dealertrack or similar (preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Expert knowledge of dealership financial statements and OEM reporting requirements
• Proven experience managing dual or multi-rooftop operations.
• Strong leadership organizational and analytical skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Advanced excel and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced dynamic work environment.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with periodic travel between dealerships
• May require extended hours during month-end close audits or OEM reporting deadlines.

Performance Measures

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial statements
• OEM compliance and audit results
• Effectiveness of internal controls
• Cash flow and floor plan management performance.
• Staff development and retention

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Health dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid PTO vacation and sick days available
• Professional development opportunities with the potential to grow within
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Join a team with a winning culture.

We 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.