--- title: Financial Controller at Hhmtalent in Columbia, SC description: Hhmtalent is hiring for the Financial Controller role in Columbia, SC. Pays $100K–$130K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/financial-controller-at-hhmtalent-01a11e30-44b3-7338-a671-5114b6f92489 date: 2026-10-09T01:15:41Z og_description: Join Hhmtalent as Financial Controller in Columbia, SC. Pays $100K–$130K per year. Full-time role. Requires 7+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0oia3z.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | hhmtalent.com | | **Location** | Columbia, SC | | **Salary** | $100K/yr - $130K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Description HHM Talent is assisting a client search for an Automotive Controller in Columbia, SC. --- **Position Overview:** Our client is seeking an experienced Automotive Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for four dealerships. This position will ensure accurate and timely financial statements, maintain strong internal controls, and lead the accounting team. Working closely with the CFO and dealership General Managers, the Controller will analyze financial performance, identify emerging trends, and support informed operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong dealership accounting experience, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to operational teams. --- **Key Responsibilities:** - Prepare monthly financial statements according to Group guidelines and OEM standards; submit statements to CFO and OEM in an accurate and timely manner - Prepare and submit sales tax reporting monthly - Monitor all receivables, including OEM accounts (warranty claims, rebates, co-op) and CITs - Interpret the financial statement, the daily operating control (DOC), and expense trend analysis regularly; inform CFO and each General Manager of any developing trends - Review and reconcile scheduled accounts monthly; reconcile bank accounts daily. - Develop, train, and mentor accounting staff (A/R, A/P, billing / deal posting, license & title); ensure that office personnel are following proper accounting procedures and maintaining accurate records - Promote best practices and internal controls in each assigned dealership; meet regularly with assigned dealership management --- **Skills:** - Adept knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting - Demonstrate an enterprising spirit and a collaborative personality, with excellent administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills - Possess the ability to explain technical financial information in an understandable fashion to non-financial operational management --- **Qualifications:** - Minimum of seven years of full-cycle accounting experience in a senior accounting role; prior dealership accounting experience required - Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Advanced Excel skills - Prior Dealership Management System (DMS) experience required; CDK experience preferred --- **Benefits:** - 401(k) & 401(k) Matching - Employee Assistance Program - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vison Insurance - Life Insurance - Flexible Spending Account - Paid Time Off After 6 months - Referral Program - Associate Discount Program ## Skills - Operations Management - Dealer Management System - Performance Analysis - Accounts Receivable - Problem Solving - Trend Analysis - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - OEM Relationship Management - Microsoft Word - Billing - Microsoft Outlook - Internal Controls - Microsoft Office - AWS Cloud Development Kit (Cdk) - Claims Processing - Leadership - Microsoft PowerPoint - Tax Reporting - Financial Statements - Excel Formulas - Sales ## Benefits - Life Insurance - Dental Insurance - Health Insurance - Tax-Advantaged Accounts - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Mental Health ## Related - [Finance, Banking & Insurance jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Accounting jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/accounting?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Accountant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/accounting/accountant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 131490 jobs - [South Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 44455 jobs - [Columbia, SC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-carolina/columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5271 jobs ## Related pages - [Staffing Agencies](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/staffing-and-recruiting/staffing-agencies?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 131490 jobs - [South Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 44455 jobs - [Columbia, SC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/south-carolina/columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5271 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)