Automotive Controller

Full time | Automotive Career Professionals | United States

Posted On 01/20/2026

Location San Francisco

Automotive

$150000

Work Experience 3 - 5 Years

Upper Salary Range $100,000 - $199,999

City South San Francisco

State/Province California

94083

Automotive Controller | San Francisco Bay Area Are you an experienced Automotive Controller looking for a role where you can actually influence growth? We are currently seeking a Controller for a dealership in the San Francisco, CA. market. While this is a smaller store, it is part of an acquisition‑minded dealer group—meaning there is significant room for professional expansion as they grow footprint in the market.

The Details:

Location:

San Francisco Market Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience) The Vibe:
Small store feel with "Big Group" resources and acquisition opportunities. If you are a detail‑oriented financial leader who enjoys the "build" phase of a business, I want to talk to you.

Job Requirements: Recommends to management team major financial strategies and objectives for the Dealer Group. Provides management with timely reviews of dealership’s financial status and progress. Prepares a monthly financial statement by the 5th of the month. Performs monthly balance sheet account analysis. Prepares reports which summarize, forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.

Conveys the financial condition of each department to the department manager. Oversees dealership accounting. Reinforces company policies and adheres to company standards. Encourages compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Ensures proper internal controls are in place. Attends weekly manager meetings. Maintains good working relationship with banks and other financial institutions. Ensures that annual external audit requirements are met. Maintains effective employee relations & promotes and maintains good ESI.

Maintains CSI at or above company standards.

Qualifications:

• Require at least 3 years Office Manager Experience in an Automotive Dealership.
• Held qualified position within the past 12 months.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Automotive Dealership Office
• In-depth experience in all areas of retail automotive accounting (including assistance to Dealer in strategic planning, balance sheet management and all payroll and dealership HR functions)
• Experience working with management team on financial analysis and expense control
• In-depth knowledge of the CDK / ADP dealership management system
• Experience in managing a multiple franchise business office.
• Strong analytical skills

All inquiries held in confidence.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications:

Require at least 3 years Office Manager Experience in an Automotive Dealership. Held qualified position within the past 12 months. Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Automotive Dealership Office. In-depth experience in all areas of retail automotive accounting (including assistance to Dealer in strategic planning, balance sheet management and all payroll and dealership HR functions). Experience working with management team on financial analysis and expense control.

Experience in managing a multiple franchise business office. Strong analytical skills. Strong people management skills