Tamworth City Toyota is an established and award-winning Dealership in North West NSW and has an opening for an Automotive Financial Controller. We operate across three locations in Tamworth, Armidale and Inverell with 120 employees. We are part of Servco Australia, one of Australia's largest Toyota Automotive retail dealership networks in the country. Our core values of Respect, Service, Teamwork and Innovation are the foundation for our culture and the principles which we live by.

This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, energetic, and talented professional to join our business to ensure compliance and guide the financial growth of the business. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of the automotive industry, working alongside strong leaders and a supportive team both onsite and at Servco Australia.

Our preference is for a fully qualified Accountant (CPA or CA) or currently undertaking or willing to undertake CA/CPA studies, reporting directly to the Dealer Principal, with additional reporting to Servco Australia. Or if you're an Accountant looking for the next step to be a Dealership Financial Controller wanting to work with Australia's number one automotive brand, we want to hear from you!

The position will manage, coach and develop a stable and highly experienced Administration team. This position is based in Tamworth where our administration department is located.

Tamworth is a growing regional hub in North West NSW and in the 4th quarter of 2026 Tamworth City Toyota will be relocating to a new state of the art Greenfield Dealership.

Responsibilities

- Develop annual budgets and forecasts using pre-existing templates, with associated time projections for their achievement

- Closely monitor daily operations, creating and implementing action plans to address actual vs budget variances

- Oversee the monthly financial statement to ensure it is complete, accurate and submitted on time to manufacturers and head office

- Reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts and maintain Account Provisions as per Servco Company Policies





- Oversee that the payroll is processed in a timely manner with appropriate dispersal of payments to staff

- Monitor dealership expenses to ensure compliance, correct allocation and conformity with Servco Group Policy

- Ensure that Accounts Payable are paid on a timely basis and Accounts Receivable are collected promptly and within credit terms

- Ensure execution and compliance with internal audit requirements

- Prepare schedules and reconciliations to ensure external auditors are able to complete the company statutory accounts and tax return

- Maintain accuracy of Daily Operating Control and weekly management reports

- Preparation of General Insurance Claims and Insurance renewals

- Preparation of Workers Compensation Claims and policy renewals

- Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and that the dealership entitlements have been properly claimed from the Manufacturer, Distributor and Finance Company

- Creating and maintaining a sound working relationship with other department managers and assisting them with budgets and collating and analysing results

- Actively participate in monthly management meetings to contribute information on progress results and raise any issues of concern

- Sound knowledge of all dealership departments and proven strategies to deliver results across the departments

- Hiring, training, supervising, and mentoring all Administration staff

- Effectively communicate with the Dealer Principal to produce and review progressive trading results

- Maintain relationships with the manufactures and third parties to ensure understanding of Franchisor policies, procedures etc.



to enable fulfilment of obligations by all parties concerned

- Possess a clear understanding of how the financial controller can make maximum contribution to overall company results, develop a framework for continuous improvement in company processes

BENEFITS:

- Remuneration and benefits - including a company vehicle and an attractive salary - will be commensurate with experience
- A permanent full-time position with the financial security of a substantial, well-established Company
- A team-oriented team environment that values excellence and is committed to Customer care

Skills & Experience

- Demonstrate outstanding team leadership and management experience preferably in dealership/s

- Appropriate accounting qualifications and experience are mandatory, CPA or CA preferred

- High level of computer literacy with experience in a range of Microsoft Office programs and Manufacturer and Financier interfaces

- Extensive experience with Dealership Management Systems (TUNE experience preferred)

- Willingness to get involved to work as a vital part of the management team to ensure collaborative and productive outcomes and to provide wise counsel to the Dealer Principal

- Strong communicator with a positive attitude and the capacity to prioritise and handle a varied workload. Effective time management skills are a must

- Able to handle challenges and difficult situations, along with meeting deadlines and implementing plans on KPI improvements

Please Note

- We conduct reference checking

- Applicants who do not have the required skills and/or experience will not be considered

- Applicants must be physically in Australia and must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold a permanent residency Visa

- We are an equal opportunity employer, supporting gender equality and workplace diversity

- If you have the required skills and a passion to work with the best in the industry, please apply - in strict confidence - with a covering letter and resume

📌 Automotive Financial Controller (Tamworth)
🏢 Servco Australia
📍 Tamworth