Director of Accounting

The position will supervise the preparation of financial reports required by the company to conduct its operations.  Act as a liaison between the Accounting Department, Finance Department, Controllers, and Senior Management.

In addition, continually assess the present and future financial status of the company and communicate with shareholders on a regular basis.Duties will include:

ManagementComplete a quarterly reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts for 2 companies.  Complete and sign off on the quarterly reports that are issued to Financial Institutions. Determine work schedules and expedite workflow. Recommend changes as needed. Periodically review the entries in the general ledger for all four Business Units.  Report any issues to the Vice President of Accounting and the President. Monitor established internal controls and recommend change Manage and control the collection of receivables for all four Business Units. Manage all Unit Controllers through scheduled weekly or bi-weekly staff meetings.  Publish Subject and Action follow-up notes from each meeting. Advise Senior Managers or Vice Presidents of pertinent financial issues.

 AdministrativeEnsure monthly Financial Statements are completed in a timely fashion Manage the preparation of monthly financial reports for multiple locations and assist the Controller with the monthly financial reports as necessary.  Other P & L preparation will be required on an “as needed” basis for inactive corporations, as identified by Senior management. Review and test accuracy of entries posted for Sales, Service, and F&I Department. Monitor existing work procedures and expedite workflow.  Recommend changes to policies and procedures.  Assist the Office Managers and Office Staff with the administration of all Company accounting records.  Monitor established internal controls.  Provide suggestions for cost reductions and cost controls. Attend all financial review meetings and be prepared to assist in questions and perform research as requested. Implement cost reductions, cost controls and monitor controllable expenses in all areas of the P&L. Provide additional financial as requested by Management such as Cash flows, comparisons to budget, etc.

QualityPersonally commit to quality in all aspects of work.  Participate and promote the established Quality Improvement Process for continuous improvement.  Participate on teams to research, measure, and correct problems and promote process improvement. Communicate, example, and implement the Company’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Values.

 Special ProjectsPerform special projects as assigned by the President, Vice Presidents, or Senior Management.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES &/OR COMPETENCIES:

1.  A College Degree in Accounting is required; MBA is preferred

2.  Current CPA license is required.

3.  10 years broad based accounting experience including audit, controller, and tax responsibilities.

4.  Must possess the ability to write professional business communications.

5.  Must be capable of leading small and large group discussions.

6.  Must be capable of making presentations to groups of employees, customers, other business leaders.

7.  Must be able to solve multiply and varied business problems and successfully implement corrective actions.