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Controller / Accounting Manager (Automotive & Real Estate)

We are seeking a hands-on Controller / Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations across our two dealerships and real estate company. This is a high-visibility role working directly with ownership.

We are looking for someone who can own the accounting function from the ground up: payables, receivables, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and process improvement. This is not a role for someone who only reviews work. We need a strong operator who is comfortable doing the work and keeping the books clean, accurate, and current.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle accounting for two dealerships and related real estate entities
Manage accounts payable, vendor payments, expense coding, and cash disbursements
Manage accounts receivable, deposits, cash receipts, and collections follow-up
Track all money coming in and all money going out across the businesses
Perform bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and depreciation
Lead month-end and year-end close
Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, management reports, and budget-vs-actual reporting
Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time
Monitor cash position and support ownership with budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning
Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures
Coordinate with outside CPA/tax firm for year-end tax work, compliance, and audit/review support
Support payroll, commissions, sales tax, 1099s, and other finance/admin processes as needed
For dealership operations, handle accounting related to inventory, deal activity, reserves, floor plan/lender accounts, and title-related accounting where applicable
For real estate operations, track entity-level expenses, rent or other property income where applicable, vendor invoices, and multi-entity reporting
Identify process improvements and help build a cleaner, more efficient accounting function

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar hands-on role
Automotive dealership accounting experience required
Experience handling AP, AR, bank recs, journal entries, close, reporting, and budgeting
Strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, and internal controls
Experience with multi-entity accounting
Strong Excel skills
Experience with dealership DMS/accounting systems and standard accounting software
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA, CMA, or equivalent controller-level experience required
Real estate or property management accounting experience preferred
Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and able to work independently

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