Comptroller – Large Toyota Dealership
We are seeking an experienced Automotive Comptroller to oversee the accounting and financial operations of a high-volume Toyota dealership. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, ensuring timely manufacturer reporting, and providing dealership leadership with reliable financial information. The ideal candidate has extensive automotive dealership accounting experience and is comfortable managing the complexity and pace of a large-volume operation.
Job Responsibilities
Directs all dealership accounting and financial reporting functions
Oversees the preparation and submission of accurate monthly financial statements in accordance with Toyota and dealership requirements
Ensures month-end and year-end closing processes are completed accurately and on schedule
Maintains the dealership's general ledger and ensures accounts are properly reconciled
Reviews financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy
Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll accounting, vehicle accounting, and related functions
Manages daily cash controls, bank reconciliations, deposits, and dealership banking activity
Monitors contracts in transit, vehicle receivables, schedules, aged accounts, and outstanding balances
Oversees floorplan accounting and reconciliation of vehicle inventory
Ensures new, used, wholesale, dealer trade, and inventory transactions are properly recorded
Reconciles manufacturer statements, incentives, holdback, rebates, warranty receivables, and other Toyota-related accounts
Establishes and maintains effective internal accounting controls and dealership accounting procedures
Identifies accounting discrepancies and ensures timely research and resolution
Oversees accounting office personnel, including workflow, training, performance, and deadlines
Works closely with the General Manager and department managers to review financial performance and address variances
Assists management with budgeting, forecasting, expense control, and financial analysis
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local accounting, tax, payroll, and record-retention requirements
Coordinates with external accountants, auditors, banks, taxing authorities, and other business partners as required
Protects dealership assets and confidential financial information
Maintains accurate records and supporting documentation for audits and manufacturer reviews
Continually evaluates accounting processes and implements improvements appropriate for a high-volume dealership
Requirements
Significant automotive dealership accounting experience, preferably in a Comptroller, Controller, or senior dealership accounting leadership role
Experience with the financial operations of a large-volume franchised automotive dealership
Strong knowledge of dealership accounting principles, financial statements, schedules, inventory, floorplan, and manufacturer receivables
Toyota dealership accounting experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing an accounting department and developing accounting personnel
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced dealership environment
Strong understanding of internal controls, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Experience working directly with dealership executive and departmental management
High degree of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and accountability
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Five or more years of progressive automotive dealership accounting experience preferred
Previous Comptroller, Controller, or comparable dealership accounting management experience strongly preferred
Experience with a major automotive dealership management system (DMS) required
Toyota dealership and high-volume automotive retail experience preferred
