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Sonic Automotive INC

Dealership Controller - Momentum BMW Mini/Southwest Land Rover

Houston, TX, US Posted today

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AccountingComplianceAuditBudgetingReconciliationCommunicationExcel

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordUSCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
USCIS Data Hub records 1 H-1B approvals for this employer in FY2023 — older 2023 data; no recent Department of Labor filings (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) were found for it. Source: US Department of Labor visa filings (LCA) (US Department of Labor (OFLC), plus USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub).
No salary bar for this route
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About the role

3-5 years Experience with Public Dealer Preferred The Controller is responsible for exercising sound judgment to make independent discretionary decisions regarding the dealership’s overall financial and office workflow. The Assistant Controller is the key dealership executive for managing the accounting task and related policies and procedures at the dealership. The Assistant Controller is the business partner to the dealership General Manager and under the direction of the Regional Controller, carries out such policies and responsibilities.  The Assistant Controller implements controls to ensure compliance with the Company’s policies. The Assistant Controller directs the office staff to ensure timely completion and accuracy of assigned tasks.    Duties and Responsibilities:  • Provide support to all departments to produce increased revenue, control expenses; contribute to customer satisfaction and excellent associate satisfaction.  • Ensure that the accounting records are maintained in an orderly, current and accurate condition at all times.  • Ensure that all Company policies are communicated and followed.  • Maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies.  • Recruit, supervise and develop dealership office personnel.  • Audit the balance sheets and schedules regularly and address any possible problems while keeping Regional Controller informed of problems and potential liabilities.  • Assist operations with dealership forecasting and budgeting.  • Ensure timely completion of all financial statements, monthly work papers and reports, and resolve any issues.  • Prepare reconciliation of all dealership balance sheet accounts and purify reconciling items every month.  • Review every schedule in the dealership every month and make necessary corrections.  • Ensure that the DOC is prepared daily in a timely manner and is accurate.    • Accounting degree or equivalent experience.  • 5 years’ experience managing the accounting function and leading the accounting staff of an automotive dealership.  • Outstanding written, verbal and presentation-based communication skills.  • Excellent analytical, forecasting and budgeting skills.  • Experience with dealership management computer systems (ADP preferred).  • Very strong computer skills, particularly with Excel and the Microsoft office suite.  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.   It's time to make the most important move of your career .   From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

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