Assistant Controller

Ogaracoach; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage financial analyses and ensure profitability across departments. This role involves preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, and collaborating with department managers to assure compliance with all regulations. The successful candidate will hold an accounting degree and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, with an emphasis on maintaining financial accuracy.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision coverage for employee

401k Plan

Paid time off

Paid training, growth opportunities

Employee vehicle purchase plans

Discounts on products and services

Long-term job security

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a dealership position required.
• Ability to explain technical financial information.
• Professional personal appearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for submission to the manufacturer.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements continuously.
• Communicate and enforce operating policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assistant Controller provides sales and expense analyses for all departments and coordinates with each department manager in a manner that enables each department to operate profitably. This role must fairly represent the financial condition of the dealership, develop controls necessary for the proper conduct of the business, maintain accurate records, and establish and maintain the data processing capabilities to accomplish O’GARA’s objectives.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accounting degree or commensurate experience
• One year of experience in a dealership position
• Ability to make evaluations, reach conclusions and solve problems based on subjective or objective information, knowledge, and experience
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Working knowledge of dealership financial statements
• Ability to explain technical financial information in an understandable manner

• Ability to express or exchange ideas to convey detailed information and instructions
  accurately to others

• Professional personal appearance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare financial statements and submit them to the manufacturer on the appropriate day each month
• Interpret and analyze the financial statement on an ongoing basis
• Approve adjustments to inventory accounts
• Meet with department managers to review the financial statement and expenses
• Effectively communicate and enforce operating policies and procedures; assure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to O’GARA
• Reconcile contingent liability accounts
• Assist in the purchase of Fixed Assets
• Maintain effective practices and procedures to ensure timely collection of data to accurately record revenues, expenses, profitability, financial condition, and other critical activities of departments
• Review O’GARA’s outstanding receivables on an ongoing basis and is responsible for implementation of the collections (i.e. contracts in transit, accounts receivable, factory receivable, etc.)
• Reconciliation of Accrual and Liabilities Accounts. Employ, develop, maintain, and effectively schedule a trained and productive staff capable of performing departmental functions in a highly accurate and timely manner
• Lead, direct, and motivate staff to achieve or exceed individual and group performance goals and objectives; resolve differences and sustain a harmonious workplace environment
• Promote an understanding of and strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Cooperate with both internal and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate results

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, dental and vision coverage for employee
• 401k Plan
• Paid time off
• Paid training, growth opportunities
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Discounts on products and services
• Long-term job security

Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000/ annually (depending on experience)

We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.