Job Description

Hinderer Motor Company–Heath, OH 

Summary: 

Join us at Hinderer Motor Company as we continue to expand! Whether you're launching your career or taking it to the next level, when you join our team, you become part of our family. 

We are currently seeking a skilled Controller to oversee the accounting operations of our company. In this role, you will be responsible for producing periodic financial reports, maintaining accurate accounting records, and implementing comprehensive controls and budgets to ensure compliance with accounting principles and standards. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will provide regular and accurate updates on the dealership's financial condition and lead efforts to maximize profitability. 

Key responsibilities include providing sales and expense analyses, identifying potential problem areas, and opportunities for improved profitability. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading and developing key members of our business office team. 

If you're ready to join a growing company where your contributions make a real impact, apply now to become part of the Hinderer Motor Company family!

Essential Job Functions: 

• Prepares a complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and within each manufacturer's format and time frame. Ensures that all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection, and co-op advertising are current and accurate. 

• Partners with the leadership to manage the financial results of the dealership. 

• Interprets the financial statement and the daily operating control (DOC) regularly and informs dealers of developing trends. 

• Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts for the dealership. 

• Provides department managers with detailed financial and management reports. 

• Maintains an effective cash management system that forecasts cash funds and makes recommendations for the profitable use of excess cash. 

• Directs assessment of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets. 

• Reviews the general ledger and scheduled accounts. Notes any unusual entries and investigations. 

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

• Stays abreast of tax code revisions and advises dealers regarding any operational adjustments needed to accommodate revisions. 

• Ensures compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining of required forms, payroll taxes and deposits, income taxes, retirement plan records etc. 

• Manages the dealership computer system to maximize utilization. 

• Oversees payroll.

• Administers a loss review program and maintains loss reserves for contingent liabilities and trade receivables. 

• Meets with dealer to evaluate all insurance renewals. 

• Supervises all office personnel.

• Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealership. 

Other Job Functions: 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• 3+ years progressive accounting experience, preferably in the automotive industry.

Skills & Abilities: 

• Accounts Receivable 

• Excel 

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation 

• Account Reconciliation 

• GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) 

• Budgeting 

• Experience with dealership accounting software

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