What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Controller position at Swickard Shared Services?
Description
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?
How You Will Make an Impact
As a Controller, you will provide direct support to our local franchises in all aspects of accounting and finance. Your attention to detail and financial oversight will be essential to our franchises' long-term growth and stability. You will help us become our customer's favorite place to purchase or service their vehicle and our employees favorite place to work!
What Winning Looks Like:
- Demonstrating a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
- Lead in the preparation of selected manufacturer financials statements and assists the broader accounting department with the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
- Manage titling and registration of newly acquired vehicles.
- Prepare dealer financial statement(s) in coordination with general accounting group.
- Oversee Courtesy Vehicle Program (loaner fleet) and manufacturer incentive programs.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliation schedules and operational reports.
- Assist our team and dealerships in developing and implementing financial discipline, expense control and optimization.
- Work with executive management to track, report and collect manufacturer programs and performance incentives.
- Assist with financing audits, development and audit reconciliation of inventory and sales.
- Maximize cash-flow by assisting with line-of-credit management.
- Assist with process development/modification and technology deployment to improve overall efficiency.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned.
Skills Needed to Win:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting
- Previous automotive industry accounting experience required
- Reynolds and Reynolds experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a similar field. MBA or CPA a plus.
- Self-starter motivated by results and a problem solver.
- Demonstrated success building consensus, coaching, and working in a team environment.
- Previous audit and management accounting experience.
- Ability to understand and interpret financial statements.
- Ability to complete multiple projects on time with varying timelines and priorities.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Comfortable with operating multiple application systems.
- Some domestic travel may be required.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits of Working at Swickard:
- Ongoing training and support
- Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristics protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
Competitive benefits package:
- Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
- Optional disability coverage
- 401k plan
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
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 service.
- We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
- Culture: Our culture is defined by a few core principles: 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, Volvo, Porsche, Audi, Jaguar-Land Rover, and more.
- We have over 2000 employees at 41 franchises in 5 states…and we are still growing!
- We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.
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.
