AUTOMOTIVE CONTROLLER| Baltimore, Maryland Area
- $100,000 – $125,000 Base Salary + Bonus Opportunity
- Demo Vehicle Provided
- Excellent Benefits
LEAD THE FINANCIAL SUCCESS OF A HIGH-PERFORMING IMPORT DEALERSHIP
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH A GREAT ORGANIZATION
A successful import dealership in the Baltimore market is seeking an experienced Automotive Controller to join its leadership team.
This is a unique opportunity for a Controller, Assistant Controller, Office Manager, or senior dealership accounting professional to move beyond day-to-day accounting and play a strategic role in dealership performance. With centralized accounting support handling much of the transactional work, you'll focus on financial leadership, operational partnership, controls, analysis, and profitability.
If you're looking for an organization that values your expertise, supports your growth, and offers long-term career opportunity, we'd like to speak with you.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As Controller, you will serve as the dealership's financial leader and trusted business partner to the General Manager and department leaders.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements
- Monitoring dealership profitability and key performance indicators
- Providing financial guidance to dealership leadership
- Overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes
- Ensuring compliance with manufacturer requirements and accounting standards
- Maintaining strong internal controls and safeguarding dealership assets
- Supervising dealership accounting support personnel, including the Title Clerk
- Serving as the primary liaison between dealership operations and the centralized accounting team
- Managing cash flow, floorplan activity, and banking relationships
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
- Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS DIFFERENT
Many dealership Controllers spend the majority of their time managing transactional accounting tasks. This opportunity allows you to focus on what truly drives value.
You'll benefit from:
- Centralized Accounting Support
- Routine accounting functions and transactional processing are supported by an experienced centralized accounting team, allowing you to focus on leadership, analysis, controls, and dealership performance.
- Strong Leadership & Ownership
- Modern Systems & Processes
- Established best practices, strong operational infrastructure, and advanced reporting tools support your success.
Opportunity to Make an Impact
- Your insights and leadership will directly influence dealership profitability, efficiency, and growth.
Long-Term Career Growth
- Join a growing organization that values high-performing leaders and promotes from within whenever possible.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- $100,000 – $125,000 annual base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Demo vehicle provided
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional development support
- Advancement opportunities within a growing dealership organization
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of automotive dealership accounting experience
- Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Office Manager, or senior dealership accounting leadership experience
- Strong understanding of dealership financial statements and manufacturer reporting requirements
- Experience with CDK or other dealership management systems
- Experience supervising accounting or administrative personnel
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Import franchise dealership experience
- Multi-store or centralized accounting experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
SIMPLE & CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW PROCESS
Qualified candidates will be invited to complete a brief confidential video interview at a time convenient for them.
Selected candidates will then participate in private discussions with dealership leadership to explore the opportunity in greater detail and determine mutual fit.
Lead Financial Performance.Influence Operational Success. Build a Career with a Winning Organization.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Company car
- Health insurance
Work Location: On the road
