Automotive Dealership Controller

Are you, or someone you know, a Dealership Controller looking for a great home! Duke Chevrolet GMC in Suffolk Va, is searching for the right person with a positive attitude, uncompromising integrity with excellent dealership accounting skills. If you are looking to be part of a fun, family owned dealership, we’d love to meet "U"!

Duke is a family owned and operated GM dealership proudly serving the Suffolk, VA community since 1969. From day one, our culture has been built on integrity, strong ethics, and creating a workplace where people are proud to build long term careers.

We strive to make every customer a customer for life, and we look for team members who share that commitment. Our mission is to bring on great people who are prepared to work smart, stay motivated, and exceed performance expectations. Every individual at Duke plays a vital role in our success—and we are equally invested in theirs.

As we continue to grow with our community, our promise remains the same: to deliver the award winning service, value, and experience that generations of customers have come to expect from Duke since 1969.

The Controller is responsible for ensuring fair and accurate accounting processes, maintaining internal controls and full compliance with manufacturer, lenders, and regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical leadership function, safeguarding dealership assets and overseeing all accounting and financial operations for the dealership.

Brief Overview and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day administration and accounting processes including but not limited to; accounts payable and receivable, inventory controls, DOC, financial, taxes and banks accounts, payroll, benefits management and human resources.
• Manage all computer and technology systems for maximum utilization.
• Work well with all department leaders to assist and support.
• Train, coach and mentor the administration team with proper accounting procedures and processes.
• Daily control processes for month-end closing to submit GM financial statement by the 4^th working day of the following month.
• Provides sales, gross, and expense analyses summarizing potential problem areas and opportunities for improved profitability relative to monthly and annual forecasts. 
• Daily updates with general manager/dealer on admin, financial and operational conditions of the entire dealership.
• A more detailed list will be presented at an interview.

Some Requirements include:

• Must have a positive attitude with the upmost integrity and ethics.
• Previous Dealership Controller experience of 5+ years.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Timely management of all accounting processes.
• Experience with General Motors preferred
• DealerTrack experience preferred.
• Excellent MS Office skills, and communications with our IT providers
• Positive vendor relationships
• Strong administrative, detail, and organizational skills.
• Must be willing to collaborate well with managers and owners for continuous ways to improve the overall dealership operations.  

Benefits include:

• A great team to work with!
• Health/Dental/Life/Vision/Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Owners that are here daily working with you.
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases
• Professional work environment in a family-owned dealership

 Only experienced applicants, please.