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 qualified 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 collaborative 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 withexperience ina 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 Current 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 theindustry, please apply - in strict confidence - with acovering letter and resume

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