Comptroller

Job Title: Comptroller
Company: Janssen Auto Group
Location: Nebraska (North Platte McCook Holdrege York Plattsmouth)
Reports To: Dealer Principal / Executive Leadership

About Janssen Auto Group

Janssen Auto Group is a growing multi-rooftop automotive organization operating 8 dealerships across Nebraska with locations in North Platte McCook Holdrege York and Plattsmouth. We proudly represent leading brands including Ford Chevrolet HondaGMC Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram.

We are committed to operational excellence financial discipline and delivering an exceptional customer experience in every market we serve.

Position Summary

The Comptroller will serve as the senior financial leader for Janssen Auto Group overseeing all accounting and financial operations for 8 rooftops. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting strong internal controls regulatory compliance and strategic financial guidance to ownership and store leadership.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on detail-oriented automotive accounting professional with multi-store experience who can lead teams improve processes and provide clear financial insight to drive performance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Oversee consolidated and individual store financial statements (monthly quarterly annual).

• Ensure timely and accurate manufacturer financial statement submissions.

• Analyze operating trends and provide actionable insights to Dealer Principal and General Managers.

• Monitor cash flow floorplan working capital and liquidity across all stores.

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Accounting Operations

• Supervise accounting managers and office personnel across all locations.

• Ensure accurate deal posting CIT management and schedule reconciliations.

• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies across all rooftops.

• Oversee payroll accounts payable accounts receivable and expense management.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and manufacturer requirements.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with state and federal tax regulations.

• Oversee sales tax payroll tax and other regulatory filings.

• Coordinate with external auditors CPA firms and banking partners.

• Monitor and enforce internal audit procedures and safeguard company assets.

Operational Partnership

• Partner with General Managers and department heads to review performance metrics.

• Evaluate expense structure and identify efficiency opportunities.

• Support acquisitions integrations and system implementations.

• Assist in strategic planning and capital allocation decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of automotive dealership accounting experience (multi-store preferred).

• Prior experience as Controller/Comptroller strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of manufacturer financial statement formats.

• Experience with dealership management systems (CDK Reynolds & Reynolds or similar).

• Proven leadership and team development skills.

• High level of integrity confidentiality and accountability.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field preferred (CPA a plus).

Core Competencies

• Financial analysis and strategic thinking

• Multi-store operational oversight

• Strong internal control development

• Leadership and team management

• Process improvement mindset

• Clear and effective communication

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package

• Performance-based incentives

• Health dental and vision benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• Opportunity to lead and grow within a dynamic expanding dealership group

Janssen Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are a strong financial leader who thrives in a fast-paced multi-rooftop environment and wants to play a key role in the continued growth of Janssen Auto Group we invite you to apply.