The Assistant Controller will oversee accounting staff whose functions include GL/AP/AR/Inventory for our Texas dealerships currently consisting of 3 dealerships selling and servicing Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. The Assistant Controller will report directly to the Controller.
Requirements

• Develop and manage accounting staff on a daily basis
• Prepares and reports the monthly financial statements for our franchises in accordance with dealership guidelines and within the manufacturers' guidelines, formats and deadlines
• Reviews balance sheet accounts on a regular basis for proper presentation and accuracy
• Review schedules to ensure proper maintenance by the accounting department
• Responsible for delivering weekly operating metrics/monthly financial close, planning, forecasting, budgeting, and consolidations utilizing financial systems and advance excel functions
• Provides FP&A related work including expense management, variance analysis, and assisting with the yearly budgeting process as needed
• Calculates and posts the monthly commissions of all department managers paid on dealership's monthly performance
• Improve accounting processes and utilize technology to become more efficient
• Maintain G/L integrity and comply with GAAP requirements
• Calculate and post standard entries for recurring expenses
• Submit monthly VIT, Use and Sales tax reports
• Liaison between office team and 3 stores department heads
• Ensure accurate reconciliation and timely processing of payables
• Monitor receivables and ensure timely collection such as charge accounts
• Assist Controller with month-end closing as needed
• Oversee inventory controls and determine areas to operate more efficiently
• Become proficient in DMS and continuously train on updates to the system
• Calculate, post, and reconcile month end manager payroll accrual
• Research and posts certain transactions on weekly bank statement as needed
• Other duties that may be assigned/needed

Education and/or Experience:

• Prior automotive dealership accounting experience
• Prior Accounting & Office management experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or other business-related discipline is preferred
• Must be detail oriented and possess good organizational skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Reynolds & Reynolds experience preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Earn vacation hours after 90 days
• Aggressive Employee Referral Program