Automotive & Dealerships
Precision accounting, departmental P&L reporting, labor efficiency analysis, and tax strategy for franchised auto dealerships, pre-owned lots, collision repair centers, and fleet operators.
Driving Profitability
Departmental P&L Reporting, Labor Analysis & Operating Profitability
Automotive businesses operate with substantial capital, high transaction volume, and tight margins across multiple operating departments. Standard accounting often fails to capture the true drivers of service bay profitability, overhead costs, and tiered commission plans.
SMG delivers clear departmental P&L reporting, technician labor analysis, and operating expense oversight so dealership principals and managers can control costs, protect margins, and optimize overall cash flow.
Automotive Advisory Services
Comprehensive automotive financial advisory designed to improve departmental profitability and control operating expenses.
Departmental P&L Reporting
Granular monthly operating statements separating New Vehicle, Used Vehicle, F&I, Service, and Body Shop departmental performance.
Labor Efficiency & Technician Analysis
Tracking effective labor rates, technician billable efficiency, unapplied time, and labor cost ratios to maximize service bay profitability.
Operating Expense & Overhead Control
Benchmarking and auditing recurring facility expenses, advertising spend, vendor contracts, and administrative overhead to protect net profit.
Multi-Location Dealership Financials
Consolidated and entity-level financial statements, intercompany eliminations, and regional performance reporting across multiple rooftops.
Sales & Excise Tax Compliance
Multi-county and out-of-state vehicle registration tax compliance, local surcharge reporting, and sales tax audit defense.
Let's Talk Automotive
Book a consultation with our automotive dealership advisors.