Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting & Finance

Job Description
Job Title: Controller

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia

Company: Potomac Truck Center - Tidewater (A division of Baltimore Potomac Truck Centers, Inc.)

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us: Baltimore Potomac Truck Centers, Inc. is a leading provider of truck sales, parts, and service for over 50 years in the Mid-Atlantic Region. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and high-quality products. Our team is dedicated to innovation and excellence in the Truck Dealership Industry.

Job Summary: The Controller will oversee the financial operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations and GAAP. Preparation of monthly financial reports and journal entries, maintaining and reconciling ledger accounts, and providing records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage office and administrative staff through AP, AR, Sales Admin and warranty claims.
• Additional controller duties as necessary

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Proven working experience as a Controller.
• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Auto / Truck sales, service and parts experience a definite plus.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this role is between $95,000 to $120,000 per year with bonus.