Controller

Company & History: 

Miller Transportation Group is a mid-size, rapidly growing leader in the transportation industry that has been family-owned since 1912. The company's several business units operate as follows: 

• Miller Dealerships - Provides car and light truck solutions across the Ford, Lincoln, and Subaru brands.

• Miller Truck Leasing - Provides full-service leasing, finance leasing, truck rental, and truck maintenance programs.  Miller Truck Leasing is the largest privately-held truck leasing company on the East Coast.    

• Miller Dedicated Services - Supports customers in outsourcing their transportation needs by providing vehicles, drivers, fuel, insurance, and overall industry expertise.     

• Miller Brokerage Services - Provides on-demand capacity solutions through our network of reliable carriers.  

Controller

The Controller serves as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for managing all financial operations of Miller Ford, Lincoln, and Subaru.  Responsibilities include timely and accurate financial reporting, overseeing internal controls, leading the annual budget process, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the dealership General Managers, the ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of dealership operations. 

You Will:

• Lead the accounting and administrative office personnel
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements, complete with supporting schedules, by the 10th of each month
• Continuously interpret and analyze financial results to identify trends and areas of concern 
• Maintain the General Ledger and all supporting documentation
• Manage cash flow, review bank reports, and oversee the investment accounts
• Conduct monthly financial reviews with department managers
• Coordinate the annual financial audit/review
• Oversee parts physical inventory 
• Ensure compliance with state and local tax filings, surcharges, and unclaimed property reporting 
• Complete pay-to-play filing, insurance producer reports, and identify theft training annually 
• Work closely with the HR team on policy development and employee handbooks 

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.  CPA preferred
• Dealertrack DMS experience preferred
• 8+ years of managerial accounting and financial management experience  
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong understanding of dealership financial statements and key performance indicators 
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills 
• Humility, empathy, and integrity  
• Elite listening skills  
• An ability to make strong requests and see objectives through to completion   

We Have:

• Competitive Compensation: $130,000-170,000 Range (inclusive of base salary plus bonus)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with HRA, HSA, and FSA options
• 401(k) with a company provided match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Discounts and an Employee Assistance Program

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work with Miller Management at Lumberton Corporate office, Miller Dealerships or at times from other Miller locations as deemed necessary
• Prolonged sitting in office.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position, and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required.  It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned.  Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

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