Controller (Multi Dealership) at Arkansas Talent Group in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Job description

• Arkansas Talent Group is searching for an experienced, relationship-driven Dealership Controller for our client, a growing multi-store automotive dealership group operating several high-volume stores. This is not a heads-down, transactional accounting seat, but it is a strategic, business-partner role built for a big-picture leader who thrives on building trust with General Managers and store leadership, shaping growth strategy, and guiding the financial health of the organization.
• We're looking for an automotive finance leader who truly understands how large, multi-store dealership operations run, and someone who thinks like a business partner, not a transactional accountant. The right person is energized by relationship building, coaching, and oversight, and motivated by the opportunity to help grow a scaling organization. A dedicated accounting assistant handles the day-to-day transactions and operational accounting, freeing the Multi Store Controller to focus on strategy, partnership, analysis, and long-term value creation

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Business Performance
• Partner with General Managers and store leadership across all rooftops to understand financial performance, challenge assumptions, and support sound business decisions.
• Seve as a trusted advisor to ownership on capital allocation, acquisitions, store performance, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable business insights for non-financial leaders.
• Financial Reporting & Consolidation
• Provide strategic financial oversight and consolidated reporting for the group, including monthly close, financial statements, and variance analysis across stores.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial statements.
• Planning, Growth & Scalability
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning in collaboration with ownership and store leaders, with an eye toward growth, expansion, and operational scalability.
• Identify and lead process, system, and reporting improvements as the group scales, positioning the finance function for sustainable growth.
• Team, Controls & Compliance
• Manage and develop a dedicated accounting assistant who handles daily transactions, AP/AR, payroll, and routine operational accounting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, manufacturer reporting requirements, tax obligations, and dealership accounting best practices.
• Build, coach, and develop the accounting function to grow with the organization.

Requirements

• Experienced as a Dealership Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior automotive finance leader, ideally across multiple stores or a multi-roof operation.
• Proven track record of partnering with General Managers and operational leaders, not simply reporting to them with a relationship-first, collaborative leadership style.
• Strong strategic and growth mindset, with the ability to see the big picture while maintaining accountability for financial integrity and controls.
• Deep working knowledge of CDK dealer management software and advanced Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, and financial modeling.
• Solid command of dealership accounting principles, financial statement preparation, manufacturer statements, floor plan / lender management, and internal controls.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business highly desired.

Skills

Required

• CDK dealer management software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Dealership accounting principles
• Financial statement preparation
• Manufacturer statements
• Floor plan / lender management
• Internal controls
• Strategic and growth mindset

Benefits

• Significant growth opportunity in position and salary + Bonus
• Work/Life Family balance, truly a corporate leadership focus
• Fun, collaborative environment
• Excellent benefits and perks
• Ability to work with two of the most respected leaders in automotive