Automotive Controller

About the role

Holman Automotive has an outstanding opportunity for a Controller to join their team in North Carolina!

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That's why we are listening, open to learning new things about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It's The Holman Way.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general ledger, including reconciliation, recognition of issues, investigation, and reporting to executive leadership
• Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets and reporting
• Oversee the general accounting office and provide immediate supervision of office employees
• Develop, prepare, consolidate, and interpret accurate accounting and financial statements
• Ensure accurate reporting and conformance to Company policies
• Maintain a general understanding and knowledge of state and federal regulations as they relate to the business
• Supervise, develop, and strengthen areas of accounting (accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable)
• Collaborate with departments operationally and for accounting purposes
• Recruit and develop staff
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations
• Perform monthly and year-end closings
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required preferred but not required
• 5-7+ years' dealership accounting experience, including 2+ years at a leadership level
• Experience with CDK is a plus
• Breadth and depth of knowledge of a wide range of accounting concepts, principles, and practices
• Knowledge of the company's policies, practices, and procedures
• Duties involving considerable judgment to work independently and apply existing methods, techniques, and procedures to meet operational requirements
• Ability to supervise, coach, counsel, and objectively evaluate employees, external partners, and their performance
• Develop and report on business objectives, including annual budget, forecasting, planning appropriate resources, and making adjustments as market conditions change
• Work with the facilities department on reviewing and tracking construction costs
• Ability to work with manufacturers and implement, track, and report on programs
• Problem solving for various duties involving related processes and methods
• Analytical skills requiring consideration of facts and circumstances and determination of action to be taken
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work and interact with employees at all levels in the organization
• Communicate with customers, manufacturer representatives, vendors, and occasionally government officials such as police, fire, and emergency
• Ability to explain simple and moderately complex concepts, processes, or ideas to all levels in the organization

Artificial Intelligence Statement

We recognize that applicants for positions at any organization may view AI tools for tasks such as drafting a resume or cover letter, provided the information is accurate and truthful. However, applicants should not use AI tools to:

• Answer interview questions on their behalf, or use AI tools in any way during the interview or other qualification process(es).
• Misrepresent or embellish qualifications, skills, or experience
• Create false or misleading representations of identity (e.g., deepfakes or altered images/videos)

Your application, whether an AI tool is used or not, should reflect your authentic abilities and experiences. Any use of AI that compromises honesty or integrity may result in disqualification from the process.

Benefits

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.