Dealership Accountant / Financial Controller Automotive Dealership | North Brisbane Region Our client is seeking an experienced Dealership Accountant / Financial Controller to join their well-established major-franchise dealership in Brisbane’s northern suburbs. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being embedded within the day-to-day operations of a dealership, rather than operating in a purely strategic corporate finance environment. Working closely with dealership leadership and existing senior finance personnel during a transition period, you will oversee financial operations, OEM reporting requirements, transactional finance functions, and dealership compliance processes. Key Responsibilities Financial & Dealership Accounting Manage daily dealership accounting operations Prepare and oversee monthly financial reporting Complete OEM/manufacturer reporting and submissions Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes Maintain general ledger integrity and reconciliations Ensure compliance with dealership accounting standards and controls Assist with BAS preparation and related compliance functions Operational Finance Oversight Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions Oversee payroll processes and transactional finance activities Support dealership cash flow management and performance monitoring Liaise with external accountants and relevant stakeholders Team & Business Support Work collaboratively with existing finance staff during transition Mentor and support junior finance team members Provide dealership leadership with financial insights and operational reporting Maintain efficient and practical finance processes across the business About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring: Previous automotive dealership accounting experience Strong understanding of dealership financial reporting and controls Experience with OEM/manufacturer reporting requirements Practical, hands-on operational accounting capability Ability to work autonomously within a dealership environment Strong attention to detail and reliable work history Experience supervising smaller finance teams and exposure to dealership management systems will be highly regarded. The Opportunity This role offers the chance to join a stable dealership environment where your practical dealership accounting knowledge and operational finance expertise will be genuinely valued. The position suits an experienced dealership accountant or Financial Controller looking for long-term stability, autonomy, and involvement across all facets of dealership financial operations. Remuneration: A competitive salary package super will be negotiated based on experience and dealership background. For further information, please contact Chris Fowler on 0480 002 344 quoting job number AC8206. Resumes, questions and expressions of interest can be forwarded by email to jobs@autorecruit.com.au. null