Comptroller

Ghent Motor Company is looking for their new leader of the accounting team. Controllers are in charge of closely monitoring a dealership's financial health. They typically maintain, manage, and analyze financial statements, payroll, budgets, tax compliance issues, and more.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical and Dental
• 401K Plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off and vacation
• Growth opportunities

At Ghent Motors, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Ghent Motors is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial and accounting system and personnel
• Manage daily operations of the accounting department, cashiers and receptions
• Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing
• Reconcile the bank accounts for the dealership on a daily basis
• Complete all required reports for the corporate office on a regular basis
• Prepare monthly budgets and financial statements
• Forecast financial goals for each quarter to maintain the dealership's profitability
• Process all insurance claims and liability insurance
• Review all financial statements and ledgers, and work with the accounting staff to clear up any discrepancies
• Prepare all taxes and filing forms with the government
• Meet with the department managers to regularly review business matters and develop plans to increase profitability
• Ensure all human resources and payroll functions are operational and work cooperatively with the corporate office to handle employee issues as needed
• Ensure required HR training is completed
• Cross-train in all accounting positions

Requirements

• 3-5 years of previous automotive controller experience required
• Previous automotive dealership experience required
• Strong communications, customer service, leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical ability
• High school diploma is necessary; college or advanced degree preferred
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office applications or the equivalent
• Clean driving record & valid driver's license and willingness to travel as necessary

Ghent Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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