Controller - Koons Toyota Arlington

Koons Toyota of Arlington is hiring for an Automotive Controller. We are part of the Asbury Automotive Group, a leader in automotive retail. Koons Automotive is a proud 8-time winner of the Washington Business Journal's Top Workplace Award, and a 6-time winner of the Washington Post's Best Places to Work. Our philosophy at work is this: provide a welcoming, friendly, challenging team environment and make sure that our team members have constant recognition for their performance. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, teamwork and respect- now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail! Apply today or refer a qualified friend.

Position Summary:

This full-time, in person position has the responsibility and oversight for our accounting office personnel. This role is a key player in steering the financial direction of our dealership and ensuring our continued success in the competitive automotive industry. The ideal candidate should have strong decision-making ability, outstanding communication skills, in-depth accounting and financial acumen, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. This individual must have demonstrated experience working with all members, levels, and functions of an organization.

In this role, you will:

· Regularly and accurately report the financial position of the dealership to the General Manager and CFO

· Summarize sales and expense analysis to detect potential problem areas and opportunities for improved company profitability

· Provide management with timely reviews of dealership financial status and progress

· Interpret the financial statement and daily operating reports and inform management of developing trends

· Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of accounting office personnel

· Reinforce company policies and adhere to all company standards

· Ensure compliance with established Company accounting policies, laws and regulations

· Review the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable, and floor plan payable

· Maintain appropriate internal controls over financial reporting

For this role, we want you to have:

· At least 2 years Controller experience in an Automotive Dealership, or 4 or more years as an Assistant Controller in an Automotive Dealership Group.

· In-depth experience in all areas of retail automotive accounting

· Requires strong communication, customer service, leadership and organizational skills

· Strong analytical skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills

· A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred; however, experience in lieu of a degree will be considered

· Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office experience is a must

Benefits we offer:

· Retirement plan 401(k) with match

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Vacation

· Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

· Flex Spending Account

· Short- and Long-term disability plans

· Life and Supplemental insurance

· Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs

· Opportunities to join our Koons Cares community outreach initiatives

Job Type: Full-time

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.