Assistant Controller — Automotive Dealership

Job overview

The Assistant Controller role is onsite in Columbia, SC, with compensation not specified. The position supports financial operations at Jaguar Land Rover Columbia and reports to the Controller. The assistant controller supports accurate financial processing, analysis, and reporting across dealership departments. The role helps maintain financial statement integrity, oversee accounting office functions, and improve accounting workflows and operational reporting.

What you'll do

• Support month-end close and prepare, review, and post financial statements
• manage daily accounting operations including deposits, cash reporting, petty cash, sales entries, and COGS tracking
• reconcile general ledger accounts
• assist with tax reports and filings
• monitor factory incentives and vehicle delivery coding
• prepare commission and chargeback reports
• support audits
• compile management reports
• supervise and train accounting office personnel
• improve accounting procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant controller

columbia sc

jaguar land rover columbia

full-time

automotive dealership

accounting operations

month-end close

financial statements

general ledger

payroll and tax reporting

audit preparation

cdk dms preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Automotive dealership accounting experience required; CDK Dealer Management System experience preferred.

About the employer

Jaguar Land Rover Columbia is hiring for this role. Industry: New Car Dealers. Sector: 44.