Controller

Leif Johnson Ford is seeking an experienced automotive dealership Controller. Three plus years of automotive dealership experience required. Experienced in all areas of dealership financial and office management. CDK / ADP experience strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be capable of running a centralized accounting operation for 3 Ford stores and affiliated companies on the CDK Drive DMS platform, and closing books within 5 business days and supervising an accounting team of approximately 25 persons.

Controller Job Duties include, (but are not limited to):

• Manage all financial duties of the dealerships, and ensure compliance with company policies
• Oversee the financial/accounting system, and all office personnel
• Partner with CFO to provide corporate and store management with up to date, accurate financial data
• Prepare and submit monthly financial statements to the factory
• Ongoing review of all financial statements, schedules, journals, etc. to ensure accuracy and integrity of balance sheets and P&L statements
• Timely preparation of all taxes, licenses and other required items with federal, state and local government.
• Participate in meetings with department managers to review business matters and develop plans to increase profitability.
• Ongoing coaching and training of office staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as legal and regulatory items
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must have a minimum of three years “hands on” Automotive Office Management and or Controller experience
• Must have a stable job history
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills; Must be customer service, (internal and external), orientated; posses proven leadership and organizational skills.
• Must have extensive experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel
• CDK experience strongly preferred
• Multi-Franchise / store experience a strong plus

Education Requirements

Business or Accounting degree is preferred, but relevant work history and experience in the automotive dealership industry will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Accounting: 3 years

Company Description

Leif Johnson Ford is a family owned and operated company with five dealerships and over 60 years in the Austin area. We are committed to the Ford brand, its products and services, and continued growth and success in the market. We are also dedicated to our community, with multiple areas of charitable involvement, including donations to the local chapter of Susan G. Komen and partnerships with several local schools.

Work location: Austin, TX