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The role also collaborates with department managers to improve processes, optimize profitability, and maintain accurate, timely reporting for all stores in the group.Qualifications\nDemonstrated expertise in automotive dealership accounting and financial management, including general ledger, financial statements, and month-end closing across multiple rooftops.\nStrong skills in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to support executive decision-making and operational performance.\nProficiency with dealership management systems (DMS), accounting software, and Excel, along with strong data analysis and reconciliation abilities.\nKnowledge of compliance requirements related to manufacturers, lenders, regulators, and internal controls, with experience supporting audits and risk management.\nProven leadership capabilities in supervising and developing accounting teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with dealership management, corporate leadership, and external partners.\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification is preferred.\nPrior experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader within a franchise automotive dealership or automotive group strongly preferred.\nAbility to work in a hybrid environment being able to travel and initially work in Clovis, NM, with future south Florida operations, managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high levels of integrity and confidentiality.\n\nRequirements added by the job poster\n\n10+ years of work experience with Accounting\n10+ years of Accounting experience\n\nA bit about us:\n-\n\nOur client focuses on strategic growth, operational excellence, innovation, and delivering an exceptional customer experience across its dealerships.\n\nWhy join us?\n-\n\nGrowing company\nGreat culture\nTop benefits\n\n#accounting-finance #gaap #cpa #dealership #tier5","company":"Leoforce","rawCompany":"leoforce","city":"Clovis","state":"NM","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-21T10:50:23.292Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"441110","title":"New Car Dealers","slug":"new-car-dealers"},{"code":"441120","title":"Used Car Dealers","slug":"used-car-dealers"},{"code":"423110","title":"Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"automobile-and-other-motor-vehicle-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Experience: Director\nSalary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year\n\nJob Details\n-\n\nRole Description The Franchise Automotive Dealer Group Controller is a full-time, hybrid role based in Clovis, NM, with some flexibility for work from home. 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