The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.Our client is seeking a Dealership Controller in Seattle, WA.Role Description• Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions including payroll.• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statement.• Managing the Budget process.• Tax, insurance and banking relation.• Evaluating accounting and Internal control systems.• Coordinating activities of external auditors for year-end audit.• Supervise and provide guidance to Accounting Team in various tasks.• Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff.• Support executives in other tasks as assigned.• Follow company safety policies and practices, and immediately, report any and all accidents to a Manager/Supervisor.• This position will be expected to perform other duties as assigned by senior management.• Any other duties as business needs require.Skills & Requirements• Three or more years of professional accounting experience• Automotive accounting experience• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field• Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA (chartered accountant• Highly self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented.• Excellent interpersonal skills & the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.• Knowledge of Reynolds & Reynolds/CDK/other auto dealership software is considered an asset.• Be able to handle multiple duties and projects simultaneously.• Possess strong computer knowledge, including intermediate knowledge of Excel.• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.• Self-disciplined character and strong leadership skills.• Strong accounting application skills and tax knowledge.• Strike for excellence personality.Benefits/Other Compensation:Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.Why Hays?You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.#LI-DNI #1161002 - Benjamin Reeves