Automotive Controller
Holman • Raleigh, North Carolina • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Aug 26, 2026
Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.
The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.
Holman Automotive has an outstanding opportunity for a Controller to come join their team in North Carolina!
What will you do?
Responsible for the general ledger including reconciliation, recognition of issues, investigation and reporting to executive leadership
Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly budget preparation and reporting
Oversee general accounting office and immediate supervision of office employees
Develop, prepare, consolidate, and interpret accurate accounting and financial statements
Ensure accurate reporting and conformance to Company policies
General understanding and knowledge of state and federal regulations as it relates to the business
Supervise, develop and strengthen areas of accounting (accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable)
Collaborate with departments operationally and for accounting purposes
Recruiting and development of staff
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, statutes and regulations
Monthly and Year-end closings
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned
What are we looking for?
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required preferred but not required
5-7+ years’ dealership accounting experience, including 2+ years at a leadership level
Experience with CDK is a plus
Has breadth and depth of a wide range of accounting concepts, principles, and practices
Knowledge of the company’s policies, practices and procedures
Duties involving considerable judgment to work independently, apply existing methods, techniques and procedures to meet operational requirements
Ability to supervise, coach, counsel and objectively evaluate employees, external partners and their performance
Develops and reports on business objectives, including annual budget, forecasting, planning appropriate resources and making adjustments as market conditions change
Works with facilities department on reviewing and tracking construction costs
Ability to work with manufacturer and implement, track and report on programs
Problem solving of various duties involving related process and methods
Analytical skills requiring consideration of facts, circumstances and determination of action to be taken
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work and interact with employees at all levels in the organization
Communicates with customers, manufacturer representatives, vendors and occasionally government officials such as police, fire, and emergency
Ability to explain simple and moderately complex concepts, process or ideas to all levels in the organization
At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.
At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
Benefits:
Regular Full-Time
We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.
Temporary or Part-Time
In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.
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Answer interview questions on their behalf, or use AI tools in any way during the interview or other qualification process(es).
Misrepresent or embellish qualifications, skills, or experience
Create false or misleading representations of identity (e.g., deepfakes or altered images/videos)
Your application, whether an AI tool is used or not, should reflect your authentic abilities and experiences. Any use of AI that compromises honesty or integrity may result in disqualification from the process.
Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations:
Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $106,000–$163,000 per year (median ~$128,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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