Job Description
Job Title: Automotive Controller
Location: Casa Grande, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time | On-site
Reports To: GM and Owner
About Us
At Premier Auto Center, we are driving innovation in the automotive industry. As a leading dealer and service center, we are committed to excellence, sustainability, and high performance. With a strong presence across Tucson and Casa Grande, we are looking for a seasoned Automotive Controller to join our team and help steer our continued growth and profitability.
Position Summary
As the Controller, you will play a critical leadership role in managing the company’s financial health. You will oversee all accounting operations and end-to-end payroll processing, drive financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and ensure compliance with industry laws and regulations and company policies. This is a strategic role requiring deep automotive industry experience, hands-on operational knowledge, and strong business acumen.
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee daily accounting operations and serve as a resource for all staff in all departments at all locations
· Supervise and train small accounting team
· Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including all account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries
· Prepare monthly financial statements, including timely and accurate submission of franchise financial statements (Mitsubishi)
· Provide financial data for external financial reporting
· Maintain multiple floor plan lines of credit and adhere to all loan requirements
· Process Accounts Payable invoices and payments
· Record cash receipts and prepare deposits
· Reconcile dealer reserve accounts and process payments to or deposits from lenders
· Responsible for multiple monthly bank and credit card account reconciliations
· Submit monthly sales tax calculations to outside accountant
· Prepare year end schedules and work with tax accountants to ensure timely filing of accurate tax returns
· Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
· Develop, enforce and monitor internal controls
· Maintain legal and regulatory compliance, including adherence to all requirements of multiple dealer and loan agreements
· Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial reporting
· Develop processes and procedures to improve efficiency
· Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies, as needed
Payroll responsibilities
· Process bi-monthly payroll for hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees
· Calculate commissions for commission-based employees per approved pay plans · Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws
· Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
· Post payroll activity to GL
· Collaborate with GM and HR to ensure accurate payroll processing
· Generate payroll reports for internal use and external audits
· Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
· Oversee annual 401(k) audit and filing of Form 5500
Schedule
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
(Hours are flexible)
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
· Minimum 7–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or Accounting Manager role
· Automotive dealership experience preferred
· Proficient in ERP systems (DealerTrack DMS experience a plus)
· Advanced Excel skills
· Experience with ADP Workforce Now a plus
· Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills
What We Offer
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), retirement, early wage access)
Collaborative and innovative work culture
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