Assistant Controller

Your next opportunity awaits at Fletcher Jones Management West.

Fletcher Jones Management West is currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automotive Assistant Controller to join our team. In this pivotal role, you’ll assist in the oversight and continued development of our Regional Business Office, which provides operational support to multiple high-performing automotive dealerships.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive accounting, managing others, dealership financial management, and a deep understanding of the automotive industry.

The Assistant Controller is responsible for both performing and monitoring the work of others performing activities related to Accounting, Financial Reporting, Cash Management and Regulatory Compliance of dealership operations. The Assistant Controller will lead, guide, train and supervise a team of direct reports working in roles typical of a dealership business office.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Disability insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, training and supervision to Business Office staff, partner with Regional Controller to identify and implement standardization of procedures to improve efficiency of Business Office.
• Promotes open lines of communications with the Regional Controller, dealership management team, and Business Office staff to ensure a solution-oriented team approach and transparency.
• Responsible for preparing factory financial statement and monthly reporting package.
• Maintains and reconciles assigned schedules and balance sheet accounts and those assigned to the Business Office, providing supervision and support to ensure schedules are current and reasons for and/or status of balances are properly documented.
• Computes commissions and incentives for various positions in accordance with written pay plans.
• Manages and reports unclaimed property and other regulatory filings.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reports as required by regulatory agencies, assists the Regional Controller with financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of Management experience  
• Proficiency in dealership management software (DMS) and accounting software. Knowledge of CDK Global software is required
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards in the automotive industry
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Effective communication skills for interacting with team members, senior management, and external partners
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Knowledge of taxation regulations and their application to automotive dealerships

Pay: $130,000 - $150,000 / year