Corporate Controller

Description

• Oversee all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings for the dealership group
• Review and approve all financial statements, schedules, and account reconciliations

• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and dealership accounting best practices; prepare for transition to public‑company reporting
• Maintain financial reporting packages: Site reports for management team and balance sheets, income statements and cash flow for executives.

• Coordinate and resolve complex accounting issues (revenue cut‑off, reserves, impairments, lease accounting

• Lead the Corporate Accounting function across all dealership locations, ensuring accurate, timely, compliant financial reporting.
• Directly manage the Accounting Manager, setting close milestones, review checkpoints, and quality standards

• Define roles, segregation of duties, and coverage plans across A/P, A/R, payroll, GL, fixed assets, and inventory accounting

• Build and strengthen the accounting team as the company scales toward IPO readiness.

• Coach team on dealership‑specific topics (deal posting, warranty reserves) and public‑company expectations
• Establish measurable goals (close timeliness, recon completion, aged items cleared) and oversee performance reviews)

• Deal Posting & F&I: Oversee accuracy of RV sales postings, trades, F&I products, chargebacks, product remittances, doc/title fees
• Parts & Service: Monitor margins, WIP, open/aged ROs, warranty claims, core returns, and obsolescence reserves
• Inventory: Oversee physical counts/cycle counts, aged inventory reviews, LCM/valuation adjustments and negative equity impacts

• Design, implement, and maintain internal control frameworks appropriate for a pre-IPO organization.
• Build SOX compliant processes, documentation, and control testing ahead of SEC readiness.
• Enforce cash handling controls, deal jacket completeness, user access reviews, 3‑way match for A/P, and bank reconciliation standards

• Manage annual financial statement audits (progressing to PCAOB standards pre‑IPO); coordinate PBC lists and readiness
• Oversee sales & use tax, property tax, personal property, and franchise taxes, coordinate income tax with external CPA firm
• Support CFO with debt compliance, banking relationships, covenant reporting, and interest expense forecasting. 

• Partner with CFO on annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario modeling
• Create standardized variance analyses with operational drivers, lead margin improvement and expense control initiatives
• Support store GMs and department heads with actionable insights and coaching on financial drivers

• Create/Maintain an Accounting Policy Manual and dealership SOPs; introduce pre‑IPO documentation discipline
• Oversee ERP integrity, chart of accounts governance, and master data
• Lead system improvements and integrations (e.g., bank feeds, AP automation, reconciliation tools, fixed asset and lease modules)

• Lead the company through the IPO-readiness roadmap, including:
• Building a public-company finance organization
• SEC reporting infrastructure
• SOX implementation
• Public company governance and Board development
• SEC Readiness: Build capabilities for S‑1 support, segment reporting, EPS, MD&A inputs, and disclosure controls (DC&P)
• SOX Program Build‑out: Map key processes (Order‑to‑Cash, Procure‑to‑Pay, Inventory/Floorplan, Payroll, Record‑to‑Report), define key controls, testing cadence, and remediation SLAs; coordinate with external SOX advisors
• Talent & Org Design: Sequence hiring of a Manager of SEC Reporting / SOX Manager, Tax Manager and Internal Audit Manager by 2028

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) is strongly preferred
• Certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of accounting teams
• Prior dealership accounting experience (auto/RV/powersports/marine) preferred; multi‑store experience preferred.
• Public‑company, SOX, IPO readiness, or PCAOB audit experience is a plus but not required.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and operate in a fast‑growing, multi‑location business.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software (i.e. spreadsheets, presentation, and word processing software)
• Ability to operate independently
• Drug free - must pass a drug test
• Legally able to work in the USA – we are an E-Verify employer

• May require extended periods of computer exposure.
• The majority of working hours will be spent in a temperature-controlled office setting.
• Light physical activity such as walking and standing required.
• The job requires clear vision and ability to use computers.
• May work nights, weekends, and holidays, if the organization operates extended hours.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – Available 1^st of the month following a 30-day waiting period
• Voluntary Supplemental benefits (STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness)
• 401K
• Over 100 hours of PTO in the 1^st year
• 4 paid Holidays and 40 hours of Floating Holiday
• Industry leading pay
• Brand new facilities
• Advancement opportunities