Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

Multi-Location Automotive Retail, Distribution & Warehouse Operations

The Controller is a key member of the senior leadership team, guiding the financial operations and performance of our growing multi-location retail automotive products and services company, and its affiliated warehouse and distribution operations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller owns the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting across all entities and locations, and serves as a hands-on strategic partner to the CFO, President, and operations leadership.

This role strengthens the company's financial foundation, internal controls, and operating efficiency while supporting continued growth. The ideal candidate has deep experience in product- and service-based businesses and is equally comfortable closing the books, building a forecast, working a store or warehouse P&L with operators, and scaling the accounting function for a multi-entity organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Close & Reporting

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for all entities, with a defined close calendar and timely, accurate results.
• Prepare and deliver financial statements, consolidations, and management reporting, including store-level P&L and PACE (Profit After Controllable Expenses) results.
• Ensure the general ledger is accurate and all balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany balances are reconciled and supported.
• Manage intercompany transactions and eliminations between retail, warehouse, and distribution entities.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and related functions.
• Ensure accurate recording of tire and service revenue, wholesale and commercial accounts, warranty and road hazard programs, vendor rebates and incentives, and consumer financing activity.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including cycle counts, valuation, shrink, and reconciliations between stores, warehouse, and the general ledger.
• Direct, develop, and hold accountable the accounting team.

Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness across all business units, including cash handling, purchasing, inventory, and disbursement controls.
• Ensure consistent financial practices, cost controls, and GAAP compliance across all locations.
• Coordinate external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory filings, including sales and use tax and applicable tire and environmental fees.
• Manage relationships with outside CPAs, auditors, lenders, insurers, and other financial partners.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budget and ongoing forecasting process in partnership with the CFO and operating leaders.
• Provide financial analysis and insight on sales, gross profit, labor, and expense trends to support decisions at the executive, district, store, and warehouse level.
• Evaluate pricing strategies, product and service mix, and new location or expansion opportunities.

Cash Management

• Maintain a rolling cash forecast and support cash flow, liquidity, and working capital management.
• Monitor vendor payment timing, collections, and credit exposure across entities.

Profitability & Operations Partnership

• Work with operations to improve profitability at the store and warehouse level, including labor, expense control, margin, and inventory performance.
• Support district and store leadership by explaining financial results and helping turn performance gaps into action plans.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, reporting, and processes with a focus on scalability and automation.
• Document policies and procedures and ensure consistent practices as the company adds locations and entities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional credential strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role.
• Experience in a multi-location, multi-entity environment in retail, automotive, or other product- and service based businesses; warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, consolidations, GAAP, internal controls, and audit coordination.
• Familiarity with inventory management, pricing strategies, and service-based revenue models.
• Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems and advanced Excel; experience with POS and retail reporting data a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong command of GAAP, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to turn financial data into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain financial results to non-finance leaders.
• Leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to build and develop an accounting team.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and sound judgment with confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment focused on scalability.
• Hands-on, collaborative approach with a willingness to roll up sleeves alongside the team.

Performance Expectations:

• Close & Reporting Books closed on the established calendar; financials accurate, reconciled, and delivered on time
• Controls & Compliance Strong internal controls; clean audits; timely and accurate tax and regulatory filings
• Planning & Analysis Budgets and forecasts delivered on time; insight supports operating and executive decisions
• Cash Management Rolling cash forecast maintained and reliable Profitability Impact Measurable improvement in store and warehouse profitability through partnership with operations
• Team & Systems Accounting team developed; systems and processes improved and scalable

DAY-TO-DAY EXPECTATIONS

A typical month in this role will include:

• Close Cycle: Lead the month-end close, review reconciliations, and deliver financial results and management reporting.
• Weekly Cadence: Update the rolling cash forecast and review AP, AR, and bank activity with the accounting team.
• Operations Partnership: Review store and warehouse performance with district and operations leaders.
• Executive Support: Brief the CFO and executive team on results, risks, and opportunities.
• Controls & Improvement: Test controls, resolve issues, and advance systems and process improvements.

Benefits:

• Salary: $150,000+ annually, depending on experience (DOE)
• Medical, dental and vision
• Health savings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Group legal
• Identity and fraud protection
• Supplemental coverage
• PTO
• Bonus eligible

Work Environment

This position is fully on-site (five days per week). The Controller will work closely with accounting, operations, and executive leadership to support the organization's continued growth and operational excellence.