Automotive Controller Cover Letter

Please consider me for the automotive controller opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and support to direct reports and provide oversight over the performance of the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Dealer Management System (DMS) software (ADP/CDK and/or Reynolds & Reynolds (R&R)
• Overseeing the financial and accounting system and personnel
• Preparing monthly budgets and financial statements
• Reviewing all financial statements and ledgers, and working with the accounting staff to clear up any discrepancies
• Preparing all taxes and filing forms with the government
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Manage the daily accounting and administrative operations for multiple stores
• Perform timely consolidated month-end closings and submission of financial statements to franchise management

I would like to submit my application for the automotive controller opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for daily oversight of all accounting activities including posting of general ledger entries, cash control, accounts receivable, accounts payable, verification of asset balances, and approval of expenses.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Excellent communication skill (verbal/written)
• High competence with dealership management systems (CDK preferred), Hyperion, Essbase Excel and MicroStrategy
• Financial Planning and Analysis experience with high competency in data analytics, business, and quantitative skills
• Aptitude to bring a creative, innovative, and sophisticated approachto this function elevating the standards for this role while utilizing value added principles
• Advanced knowledge in SAP (CO/FI) and other reporting tools
• Fluent in English and German language skills (written and spoken)
• Strong business process and strategic understanding
• Experience in leading change, projects and functional leadership

In response to your job posting for automotive controller, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for management oversight and direction for the Company's Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Manage and safeguard assets and ensure proper financial reporting controls over multiple stores
• Work with operational staff, sales managers and senior management and the dealerships to improve revenue and reduce operating expenses
• Ensure compliance with policies and standard operational procedures for multiple dealerships
• Detailed knowledge and experience with preparing domestic OEM financial statements for multiple locations
• Demonstrated proficiency with Reynolds & Reynolds (R&R) Dealer Management System (DMS)
• Preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies and procedures and manufactures' requirements (OEM Financial Statements)
• Managing the daily accounting and administrative operations of the automotive dealerships
• Develop and maintain effective cash management system and keeping the General Managers informed on accounting trends

I am excited to be applying for the position of automotive controller. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight and management of the company’s global general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue and SOX program.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Manage and safeguard assets and ensure proper financial reporting controls
• Work with dealership staff and sales managers to improve revenue and reduce operating expenses
• Ensure compliance with dealership policies and standard operational procedures
• Manage the day to day accounting operations of the stores to ensure that all transactions are recorded in compliance with companies accounting processes and policies
• Manage and safeguard the dealership group assets and ensure that internal controls are in place
• Work with corporate and field staff to ensure that companies initiatives are attained and accomplished
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of CDK and/or Reynolds & Reynolds Dealer Management Systems (DMS)
• Working knowledge of automotive dealership financial statements

I am excited to be applying for the position of automotive controller. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance with the preparation of footnote disclosures and footnote tables of annual fund level audited financial statements.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Accurate, business oriented, supportive team-player mentality
• Strong Excel knowledge (using pivot table, functions )
• Active, intermediate English knowledge
• SAP and SQL knowledge are advantages
• Maintaining an effective asset management system
• Approving adjustments to inventory, cost of sales (COS) and expense accounts and administering payroll policies
• Creation of the monthly Management P&L Forecast and Budget activities for the Business Unit
• Collaboration in the cross-divisional monthly financial statements by supplying division-specific content regarding sales, capitalization of expenses, provisions in the development area and license costs coordination with the accounting department