Franchise Automotive Dealership
Location: Framingham, MA area — must live within 1 hour or be willing to relocate
Employment Type: Full-time

Growing, multi-store franchise dealership group committed to operational excellence, profitability, and long-term leadership development. We seek a seasoned Controller with deep automotive dealership experience and ambition to advance to CFO.

Role Overview
You’ll manage all accounting, financial reporting, controls, cash flow, and budgeting across dealership operations while partnering with leadership on strategy. This role is hands-on and strategic — designed for a Controller who wants a clear path to CFO through demonstrated performance, leadership, and scalable process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee monthly close, consolidation, GAAP financial statements, and variance analysis for P&Ls
Lead dealership accounting: F&I accounting, fixed ops, parts, service, used/new vehicle accounting, floorplan reconciliation, and manufacturer/vendor reporting
Manage cash flow, forecasting, working capital, and financing relationships (floorplan, bank)
Implement and maintain internal controls
Prepare KPI dashboards, dealer board materials, and actionable executive reports
Drive cost controls, margin improvement, dealer-level profitability initiatives
Supervise accounting team; recruit, mentor, and develop staff
Lead system improvements and standardize processes across locations
Support M&A diligence, integration, and financial modeling as needed

Required Qualifications

7+ years accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years as Controller (or equivalent) within automotive franchised dealerships
Deep understanding of dealership operations: F&I, parts, service, sales, floorplan accounting
Strong technical skills: GAAP, month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
Experience with dealer DMS systems (e.g., Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, CDK) and Excel; familiarity with BI/ERP tools a plus
Proven leadership of accounting teams and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent communication skills, comfort presenting to owners/board
Detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to scale finance function for growth
Must live within 1 hour of Framingham, MA or be willing to relocate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $94,260.62 - $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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