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Join our growing automotive group as a Group Automotive Accounting Controller based in Bethesda, MD! This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing the accounting operations for multiple dealerships. We're looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on professional with dealership accounting experience who thrives in a dynamic, multi-location environment. Jim Coleman Automotive is a 3rd generation family-owned dealership founded in 1968 by Mr. William Coleman. The Coleman family has been selling and servicing cars in the DMV since the 1950s. Mr. Coleman had a vision of establishing a dealership with a superior level of customer service standards. He believed that Bethesda residents and Washingtonians alike possessed higher expectations of retailers. He was ahead of his time, striving to deliver a unique, customer-focused car buying experience. He passed along this legacy of customer care to his son Jim who led the company's expansion and diversified its brand offerings in the 1980s and 90s with an expanded portfolio including Toyota, Infiniti, Honda, Jaguar, and Land Rover dealerships. Jim Coleman Automotive now has 9 franchises throughout Maryland and can be found in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Clarksville, and Ellicott City. The company is now led by brothers Patrick and Brendan Coleman who strive each day to optimize the business and to continue to broaden the reach of the Jim Coleman brand. Key Responsibilities: Oversee accounting functions across multiple dealership locations Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and month-end closings Maintain internal controls and compliance with company policies and industry regulations Manage and develop accounting office staff at each location Liaise with dealership General Managers and executive leadership on financial matters Monitor cash flow, expenses, and budgeting processes Work with external auditors and tax professionals as needed Qualifications: 5+ years of automotive dealership accounting experience Prior experience in a Controller or Office Manager role preferred Strong understanding of dealership operations, financial statements, and DMS systems (e.g., CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds) Ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary range: $100,000 - $160,000, based on experience Health, dental, and vision insurance Supplemental insurance options Employee discounts on vehicles, service, and parts 401(k) retirement program with company participation Office Location: Bethesda, MD - This is an on-site leadership role, with travel to our dealership locations as needed. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA): eppac.pdf (dol.gov) #J-18808-Ljbffr Jim Coleman Toyota Inc

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