What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Swickard Shared Services?
Description
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Assistant Controller to help lead our finance and accounting department. This is the perfect role for someone with accounting management experience looking for their next step! In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving strategic decision-making for our family of auto dealerships. The ideal candidate has extensive accounting experience, is familiar with the automotive industry, and implicitly understands GAAPs.
Reports to: Corporate Controller
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounting Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including corporate accounting, disbursement, fixed assets, state and local taxes, and treasury.
- Review and approve the accounting team's work for accuracy and consistency.
- Drives standardization and consolidation in operations, processes, and all projects.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Internal Controls: Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, such as fraud, theft, and operational risks.
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of 7 direct reports in the areas of corporate accounting, fixed assets, disbursement, treasury and tax.
- Audits and Compliance: Oversee external audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Other duties and special projects for the organization as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience: Extensive experience in accounting and finance (minimum 5 years), previous automotive experience is a plus but not required.
- Previous Reynolds & Reynolds experience is a plus.
- Certifications: CPA certification preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of GAAP and automotive industry accounting standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and systems.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer keyboard and mouse.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (e.g., boxes of documents).
Benefits of Working at Swickard:
- Career Path – Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
- Positive Culture - Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
- Growth Opportunities - Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
- Competitive Compensation - Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.
About Us
- We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
- We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and services.
- We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
- Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!
- Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
- We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.
Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience, and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes?
To all recruitment agencies: Swickard does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Swickard employees. Swickard is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000
