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Regional Automotive Controller - Topeka, KS

Element Partners

Topeka, KS 66601 • $224,500 to $225,700 / yr • 11/14/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Regional Controller – Multi-Store Automotive Dealer Group
Wichita, KS | Full-Time | On-Site
You've closed the books on more than one rooftop. You know what a clean factory statement looks like, you can spot a bad schedule from across the room, and you're the person the dealer calls when the numbers don't make sense. If you're ready to take the regional seat and own the financials across multiple stores, keep reading.
We're partnering with a respected, growing dealer group in Wichita to find a Regional Controller who will lead accounting across the group's dealerships. This is a leadership role with real visibility. You'll report directly to ownership and be a trusted voice in how the group runs and grows.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own the monthly close and accurate, on-time financial statements for every store in the region
- Prepare and review OEM factory statements and make sure each store is reconciled and audit-ready
- Lead, coach and build the office teams at each location, including accounting staff, office managers and title clerks
- Keep schedules clean: contracts in transit, receivables, inventory, floor plan, warranty and more
- Partner with GMs and ownership on budgets, forecasts, expense control and profitability by department
- Build consistent processes and internal controls across all stores so every rooftop runs the same way
- Coordinate with outside CPAs on audits, taxes and year-end
- Spot trends early and turn the numbers into clear, actionable insight for leadership
WHAT YOU BRING
- 5+ years as a Controller in franchised automotive retail
- Experience overseeing accounting for multiple dealership locations (3+ stores strongly preferred)
- Expert command of dealership accounting, factory financial statements and schedules
- Proficiency with a dealership DMS (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack or similar)
- A track record of building and leading accounting teams
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to advise GMs and ownership
- A stable work history with growth and increasing responsibility
- CPA or accounting degree a plus, but proven dealership experience matters most
WHY THIS ROLE
- Regional leadership seat with direct access to ownership
- Compensation $225,000+
- Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Stable, well-capitalized dealer group with room to grow
- A team that values accuracy, accountability and doing things the right way
If you're a multi-store dealership Controller ready for a bigger seat, apply today. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.