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Controller – Automotive Dealership Group (Franchise Experience Required)

O'Brien Motors Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

4mo ago Closed

$125k - $150k/yr Full time Accounting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed May 5, 2026).

Job Description

Controller role for a franchised automotive dealer group with three locations, onsite in Indianapolis.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the office managers across three dealership sites, ensuring a 3 to 4 person team per location follows best financial practices and delivers accurate reporting.
Ensure monthly financial statements are accurate and issued on time; establish clear accounting policies for all locations and regularly review general ledger balances and trends to spot and address discrepancies in accordance with GAAP and manufacturer standards.
Manage daily cash flow, including vehicle floor plan activity and checking account sweeps; detect pricing, discount, tax, or payment-method discrepancies; implement duties separation or dual oversight in high fraud-risk areas; ensure transactions comply with internal policies.
Guarantee compliance with applicable laws and regulations ( IRS, EPA, OSHA, NHTSA, FTC, Indiana SOS, AG, etc. ); assess risks, emphasize employee safety and data privacy, safeguard NPI, mitigate cyber events, and maintain the dealerships Information Security Program.
Coordinate annual quotes for health, dental, vision, and life insurance; provide analysis and premium breakdowns; secure and review proposals for property, liability, cyber, workers' compensation, and umbrella coverage to ensure appropriate protection.
Oversee technology across the dealerships, including hardware, software, networks, and data; focus on the dealer management system (CDK/Tekion); map and manage accounting structures within these systems; solicit IT bids as contracts expire and collaborate with vendors to maintain IT infrastructure.
Direct annual parts inventories, reconcile results, and offer improvement recommendations; regularly verify reconciliations for other GL inventory accounts, including labor.
Lead HR operations to ensure compliance with employment laws and dealership policies, including the Employee Handbook, benefits, audits, compliance testing, and required government reporting.
Prepare and present monthly performance reports for General Managers and owners, featuring trend analysis, gross margins, finance department comparisons, AR past-due insights, and inventory aging; propose corrective actions when needed.
Verify payroll, tax filings, and related reports for accuracy and timeliness; ensure compliance with employee benefits and payroll tax regulations.
Create task lists for office managers; review accruals, payroll tax withholdings, and ensure accounting staff balances align with every asset and liability account; collaborate with the accounting firm and office managers to complete year-end adjusting entries, compilation reports, tax returns, LIFO entries, and other year-end items, ensuring timely filings.

Requirements

Education: CPA or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required.
Experience: At least 5 years as a Controller in a franchised automotive dealership or equivalent automotive industry experience.
Solid understanding of automotive dealership financials, floorplan management, and inventory processes.
Experience with dealer management systems (CDK and Tekion) and related software tools.

Technologies

CDK
Tekion

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Compensation

Salary range: USD 125,000 - 150,000 per year
Projected total compensation: USD 125,000 - 150,000 per year

Location and work setup

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46240 (onsite)
Relocation: Required prior to starting
Work arrangement: In person

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