Dealership Controller

We’re seeking a Dealership Controller to join our Braintree, MA, East Brunswick, NJ, Orlando, FL office. As a Controller in our growing Dealership Industry Group, you'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known industry leaders. In this position, you will build/maintain relationships with clients, provide industry consulting, financial statement preparation and analysis, as well as DMS training and support.

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. We have become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities. 

How you’ll spend your time:

• Communicating and working directly with high level client personnel, firm audit and tax senior managers, directors and partners
• Being involved in all aspects of the dealership engagements
• Handling high level technical and compliance issues, policies, and procedures
• Providing expertise pertaining to the auto industry and providing consulting on specialized industry knowledge / metrics / accounting principles
• Implementing accounting and operational best practices for clients and their accounting teams
• Training client accounting teams on their respective DMS
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
• Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly

The kinds of people we want to talk to have many of the following:

• Knowledge of Dealership Management Systems (CDK, Reynolds, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting is a plus
• At least five years of prior experience working in the accounting department of a dealership
• Excellent analytical skills
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s management
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, and strong attention to detail

The compensation for this position ranges from $72,000 – $120,000 in Braintree, MA. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

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