Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

Big Star Hyundai, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Dealership Controller that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork.

As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

Here’s why you’ll want to work here:

• Great culture and real career growth
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work with one of the largest family owned group of dealerships
• Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Will be responsible for handling multiple dealerships in South Houston.

• Direct and coordinate the dealership accounting in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and the Garff Standards.  Accounting responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Transaction processing
  • Cash management
  • Account receivables
  • Account payables
  • Inventory management
  • Taxes and licensing
  • HR/Payroll
  • Fixed assets
  • Document security, retention and archiving
  • Claims management
• Comply with the internal and external reporting requirements in accordance with guidelines, format, and the time frame requested.  Review reports with Managers and provide analysis as necessary
• Seek out and attend regular training regarding legal handling and processing of documents, employment law, and financial reporting
• Develop, implement, and audit policies and procedures that ensure proper compliance with legal and company guidelines regarding document processing, employment law, and financial reporting
• Safeguard the assets of the company.  Establish adequate segregation of duties and accounting processes to minimize financial risk
• Meet monthly with General Managers, Office Managers, and office staff regarding compliance issues, handling of documentation, and financial reporting, and train on best known practices
• Monitor and analyze dealership performance and work with the General Manager to discuss and make recommendations in the following areas:
  • Profit Improvement (Gross Analysis, Variable Expense Analysis & Fixed Expense Analysis)
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Balance Sheet Analysis
  • Change Management
  • Operational Standards

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 7 to 10 years of experience working in a franchise dealership business office
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisor or office manager role required
• Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles
• Experience with DMS systems such as ADP/Reynolds/Ignite a must
• High School diploma, college degree is preferred
• Must be able to provide references upon request

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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