Group Controller

Group Controller

Location: Oakes Auto Group | Kansas City Metro Area Schedule: Full-Time Compensation: $150,000 - $220,000 annually

About the Role

Oakes Auto Group is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across our automotive group. This leadership position is responsible for maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, supporting dealership accounting teams, and ensuring consistent financial processes throughout the organization. Success in this role means delivering reliable financial reporting, improving operational efficiency, and providing financial guidance that supports long-term business growth.

Oakes Auto Group is a family-owned and locally operated automotive group serving the Kansas City area. Since 2010, we have continued to grow by investing in our people, creating opportunities for advancement, and building teams focused on doing right by our customers and one another.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities across multiple locations
• Training and professional development
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Oversee accounting and financial operations across Oakes Auto Group, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accountability.
• Manage monthly and year-end closing processes at both the dealership and group levels.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to manufacturers, lenders, and company ownership.
• Oversee cash management, floorplan accounting, account reconciliations, and offset account optimization.
• Establish, maintain, and improve internal accounting controls, financial policies, and compliance procedures.
• Oversee insurance-related financial matters, risk management, and loss reserve processes.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and support to dealership Office Managers and accounting teams.
• Standardize accounting practices, dealership management systems (DMS), and financial reporting processes across the organization.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, operational challenges, and inefficiencies.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights to support leadership decisions.
• Partner with executive leadership to improve financial processes and support organizational goals.
• Remove operational barriers and help accounting teams work more effectively across departments.
• Report directly to the Integrator and communicate key financial information, risks, and opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for an experienced accounting leader with a strong understanding of automotive dealership financial operations and the ability to manage accounting processes across multiple locations. The ideal candidate has experience with financial reporting, dealership accounting systems, internal controls, and team leadership. This individual should be comfortable balancing detailed financial responsibilities with broader organizational priorities.

Previous automotive dealership accounting experience is strongly preferred, particularly in a multi-dealership environment.

What Makes You a Good Fit

You may be a great fit for this role if you:

• Have strong attention to detail and take ownership of financial accuracy.
• Enjoy leading, developing, and supporting accounting professionals.
• Can identify problems, develop practical solutions, and improve existing processes.
• Communicate financial information clearly to both accounting teams and executive leadership.
• Are organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Value consistency, accountability, and collaboration across departments.
• Can maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.