Job Description

Job Description

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

• Lunch provided on Fridays

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