Oversee or perform tasks to ensure that financial functions are reconciled monthly including (but not limited to): cash, accounts receivables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payables, manufacturer statements, payroll administration, vehicle deal commissioning, inter-company accounts.
Meet all monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines as required by Chief Controller and the General Managers including: monthly reconciliations, monthly and quarterly reporting, financial analysis, year-end reporting, etc.
Review dealership financial statements reports and quarterly binders to ensure consistency and compliance with policies and procedures.
Monitor the dealership’s actual vs. forecast results to ensure that issues are identified and corrected on a timely basis.
Work closely with the General Managers, the executive team and Chief Controller to ensure all their financial and accounting needs are met and relevant analysis is performed.
Be heavily involved in the integration process with the accounting departments for new dealerships to ensure compliance with Chief Controller accounting policies, controls, reporting timelines and procedures.
Lead, mentor and coach an accounting team, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing of work, ensuring quality standards are met.
Assist with hiring, reviewing performance and administering corrective action plans to associates when necessary.
Assist with the training process and ongoing development of assigned team to ensure understanding and compliance with the accounting DMS, accounting policies, controls, reporting timelines and procedures.
Drive continuous communication with General Managers.
Attend and present relevant content and information at group and leadership meetings.
Support associates with all Chief Controller requests and projects to ensure timely and accurate implementation and execution.
Provide leadership and support to ensure the team is successful in achieving goals and objectives.
Promote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountable.
Celebrate team successes and cultivate a positive culture of excellence.
Review and monitor dealership compliance with Chief Controller accounting policies, procedures and controls, to ensure consistency among all dealerships.