About the position
Krause Auto Group is seeking a motivated, customer-focused, and detail-oriented Automotive Controller to join their growing team. This role is more than a traditional Controller position; it involves serving as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, providing strategic financial guidance, and leading high-performing accounting teams across two locations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about operational excellence, financial integrity, and developing people, making a meaningful impact within one of the nation's fastest-growing dealership groups.
Responsibilities
• Lead all accounting operations for two dealership locations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Month-End Close.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and OEM requirements.
• Submit timely manufacturer financial statements, composite reports, and required surveys.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability.
• Present financial results and key performance indicators to executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain strong internal accounting controls.
• Ensure compliance with OEM standards, federal and state regulations, tax requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate external audits, manufacturer audits, and tax engagements.
• Monitor sales tax, payroll tax, property tax, and licensing compliance.
• Protect company assets through effective financial oversight and risk management.
• Oversee vehicle floorplan financing, reconciliations, audits, and curtailments.
• Monitor daily cash positions and working capital.
• Manage flooring assistance programs and inventory financing.
• Ensure accurate accounting for new and used vehicle inventories.
• Supervise vehicle inventory accounting and reconcile physical inventories.
• Monitor parts and service inventories, obsolescence reserves, and inventory adjustments.
• Analyze departmental expenses, gross profit trends, and operational efficiencies.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through financial analysis and process improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams across both dealerships.
• Create consistency in accounting processes and best practices.
• Establish priorities, manage workloads, and coach team members for continued growth.
• Partner closely with General Managers and department leaders to improve operational performance.
• Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide meaningful financial insight to dealership leadership.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Support acquisitions, dealership integrations, and system implementations as the organization continues to grow.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of automotive dealership accounting experience
• Multi-store dealership accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of dealership financial statements and OEM reporting
• Experience with dealer management systems such as CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, or similar
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills
Nice-to-haves
• Exceptional financial and business acumen
• Proven experience managing multiple dealership accounting operations
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills with executives and operational leaders
Benefits
• Competitive Compensation Based on Experience
• Free Health Insurance Option Available
• 401(k) with Company Match
• HSA Company Contributions
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation, PTO & Holiday Pay
• Employee Discounts on Products & Services
• Professional Development & Leadership Training
• Promote-from-Within Culture
• Family-Owned & Operated Company
• Long-Term Career Stability
• Opportunity to Grow Within a Rapidly Expanding Organization