Location
Salem, OR | United States
Job description
Capitol Auto Group is seeking an Automotive Controller to join our team!
The Controller reports the financial condition of the total dealership to the CFO regularly and accurately. Processes and generates financial data for all dealership departments, which together represent the accurate financial condition of the business. Provides accurate reporting to the CFO and is responsible for accounting office and administrative functions.
Why Capitol Auto Group: As members of the Capitol Auto Group Family, we are highly motivated individuals that understand our personal and professional success is greatly enhanced when we are united. We are a caring, fun and trustworthy team who understand profitability and growth come from our customers. Our goal is to be the best at providing a unique, customer-driven automotive experience that includes respect, integrity, and innovation.
Capitol Auto Group’s Diversity Statement: Capitol Auto Group does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, racism, or hate. We strive to foster an inclusive environment and we want our Capitol Family to feel safe. We support all of our employees regardless of race, ethnic background, religion, gender orientation, or gender identity including AAPI, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and all other members of our family.
Essential Duties:
- Hires, trains, and supervises office personnel
- Prepares a complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and within each manufacturer’s (Chevrolet, Toyota, and Subaru) format and timeframe
- Provides department managers with detailed financial and management reports
- Reviews the general ledger and scheduled accounts. Notes any unusual entries and investigates
- Reviews the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable, and floor plan payable
- Coordinates annual audit (or review) and physical inventory
- Ensures that all office personnel are using proper accounting procedures and maintaining accurate records and analyses and supervises the preparation of all information for the CPA in order to minimize audit or review costs
- Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealership
- Attends manager meetings
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Proven experience as a Controller in an automotive dealership setting
- Proven ability to foster a positive team environment
- Critical thinker and effective in time management
- Extremely high level of attention to detail
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- A positive attitude and exceptional work ethic
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
Great Benefits:
- Working in a family environment that truly values their employees
- Very generous PTO benefits
- 7 paid holidays
- 8 hours of charitable giving each year (Day of Giving)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and vision insurance
- Company paid life insurance
- 401K with profit share
- Employee discounts
- Capitol University
- Get Fit benefits
I do hereby acknowledge and understand that in order to be considered for potential employment with Capitol Auto Group, I accept and would willingly embrace and practice the Vision, Values and Standards of this company.
Vision:
To be the best at providing a unique, customer-driven automotive experience that includes respect, integrity, and innovation.
Capitol Values:
- Committed to our guests and each other beyond expectations.
- Create a fun and profitable atmosphere
- Committed to being a respectful corporate citizen through personal service or financial contributions.
Operating Standards:
- The Vision of Capitol Auto Group (CAG) is the driving force of our Company. It must be known, owned and energized by all.
- Company standards and goals are clearly communicated to all employees. It’s everyone’s responsibility to support and advocate the information.
- Protecting the assets of CAG is the responsibility of every employee.
- It is the responsibility of each employee to create a teamwork environment and lateral support so that the needs of our customers and each other are met. “It’s not my job” is not in our vocabulary.
- Never lose a customer. Whoever receives a complaint will own it. For example, when a guest has a concern or needs something special, you should break away from your regular duties, address and resolve the issue.
- Uncompromising levels of cleanliness at CAG are the responsibility of every employee.
- We are always on stage. Always maintain positive eye contact and a smile. Use proper vocabulary such as, “Good morning”, “I’ll be happy to.” Do not use words such as “My bad”, “Folks”, “Okay”, “Sure”, “No problem” and “Ma’am”.
- Be an ambassador of CAG in and outside the workplace. Always speak positively.
- 10-foot rule – Escort customers rather than pointing out directions to another part of the dealership and do a proper introduction.
- User proper telephone etiquette and use social media appropriately.
- Take pride and care of your personal appearance.
- A safe environment is essential to our success…Safety First!
- Keep Capitol Green. Conserve energy, recycle and protect the environment.
- Treat customers and fellow employees with courtesy and respect.
- Strive to be innovative on a daily basis. Look for opportunities to create loyal customers…”To see is to sell.”
If you feel that you would be a good fit for our team, please submit your resume.
* We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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