Controller

One of the oldest family-owned businesses in Tucson Arizona and largest automotive dealerships of its kind in the Western U.S. is seeking an experienced full-time Controller. The successful candidate will report directly to the Dealer Principal/General Manager sit on a 14-member senior management committee and have primary responsibility for overseeing and administering all financial operations for this company of more than 175 employees including accounting reporting payroll taxes budgeting audits insurance compliance and management advice.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial statements monthly factory financial statements and daily operating control reports for management owners and manufacturers.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Participate in developing financial forecasts and budgets providing financial guidance for short and long-term goals.

Cash Management: Maintain effective cash flow systems forecast funds and manage investments for excess cash.

Asset Management: Oversee all assets of the company financial physical and otherwise including overseeing inventories maintenance and repairs and insurance.

Internal Controls: Establish and maintain strong internal controls ensuring compliance with accounting policies and best

practices and government regulations.

Departmental Support: Provide managers with detailed reports and analysis to improve revenue and reduce expenses acting as a financial partner.

Staff Supervision: Oversee general office staff including payroll accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) titling and all other office functions.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations meet manufacturer standards tax codes and financial regulations. Consult and coordinate with outside accounting and legal services as appropriate.

Audits & Reconciliations: Coordinate annual audits physical inventories and reconcile general ledger accounts.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in dealership accounting (3-5 years).

Strong understanding of dealership GAAP.

Proficiency with dealership management systems.

Excellent analytical communication and leadership skills.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual bonus tied to company financial results

3 weeks of annual paid vacation; up to 40 hours annual sick leave; company-subsidized medical and dental coverage; vision pet and flexible spending options; 401(k) with employer match; company-paid life insurance and short-term disability; tuition reimbursement; pre-tax supplemental life long-term disability critical illness hospital indemnity and accident insurance; free parking

Minimum of 3 years controller experience ideally in retail automotive

Bachelors degree in a related field

Ability to assess and manage complex financial matters and coordinate with outside accounting services as appropriate

Ability to recommend design influence and implement change

Knowledge of DMS systems and MS Office Suite and comfortable with learning other software systems; knowledge of Paylocity or similar enterprise software system would be a plus

Ability to sort through information and resolve problems efficiently and effectively

Ability to communicate professionally verbally and in writing

Please send expressions of interest to:

Rob Draper President and General Manager