Confidential Hiring for Automotive Corporate Controller Job at Bainbridge Island, WA Full Time

A Northwest Auto Dealer is seeking an experienced and motivated Corporate Controller to oversee our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience as a Corporate Controller. We are currently offering experienced Corporate Controllers a relocation bonus to join our team. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, you will make it your mission to streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. You will produce thorough financial-status reports for senior management to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

Take a look at the worthwhile compensation package that we offer to our Corporate Controller:

• Competitive pay (DOE)
• Salary paid weekly
• 1 week Paid Vacation after six months of employment
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (we think you’re great and consider your BIRTHDAY a holiday!)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplementary benefits
• Employer matching 401k
• Wellness Program
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program

Responsibilities ·
Prepares a complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and within each manufacturer’s format and time frame.

Ensures that all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection and co-op advertising are current and accurate.

· Interprets the financial statement and the daily operating control (DOC) regularly and informs dealer of developing trends.

· Assist management with important financial decisions

· Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts and statements to understand the financial state of business

· Supervise employees who work under the controller in preparing financial reports and budgets

· Monitor a company’s financial reports and determine ways to reduce costs

· Keep up-to-date on the financial market to understand how to maximize profits and find new expansion areas

· Understand the financials of the dealerships in order to meet legal requirements and keep the financial state in good standing

· Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts for the dealership.

· Provide department managers with detailed financial and management reports.

· Reviews the general ledger and scheduled accounts. Notes any unusual entries and investigates.

· Reviews the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable and floor plan payable.

· Ensures compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining of required forms, payroll taxes and deposits, income taxes, retirement plan records etc.

· Coordinates annual audit (or review).

· Ensures that all office personnel are using proper accounting procedures and maintaining accurate records and analyses and supervises the preparation of all information in order to minimize audit or review costs.

· Attends managers meetings. ·

Maintains professional appearance. ·

Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field

· 10+ years proven Corporate Controller experience

· Automotive accounting experience

· Strong understanding of economic and banking processes
Preferred Qualifications
· Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis

· Proven payroll experience, with a focus on streamlining accounting processes

· Exemplary history of financial project management

· Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting

• CPA highly preferred
• The ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management about the finances of the business and justify certain financial recommendations
• Attention to detail
• Basic math skills to make accurate calculations and estimates

Organization and project management

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The health and safety of our associates and customers remain our top priority. We are following all recommendations provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and doing our part in the community to reduce the spread of the COVID-19.

Experience:

• Corporate Controller: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations