Hoffman West Assistant Controller

Hoffman Auto Group; West Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Auto Group in West Simsbury, CT is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage daily paperwork, general ledger reconciliation, and staff development.

The role leads the Assistant Office Manager, DMV specialist, and bookkeeper while ensuring accurate payroll processing and timely financial reporting. A strong Excel background and automotive experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• General accounting and bookkeeping knowledge in automotive context.
• Ability to interpret data for management decisions.
• Experience coaching and developing staff.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Regular on-time attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete, supervise, and review daily paperwork to prepare reports for senior management.
• Ensure weekly payroll information is completed and sent to Payroll Dept.
• Ensure monthly bonuses are completed accurately and timely and communicated to managers.
• Review monthly balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly manufacturer financial statements in a timely manner.
• Submit monthly and quarterly CT state reports on schedule.
• Develop 90 day/annual evaluations of direct reports.
• Maintain open dialogue with other departmental managers.
• Ensure Year End reports are completed accurately and timely.
• Follow Hoffman Auto Group Privacy Act Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General Accounting

Bookkeeping

Excel

Data interpretation

Staff development

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: West Simsbury, CT 06092

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for accurate paperwork completion, general ledger reconciliation, and staff development.

Leadership

This role leads the Assistant Office Manager, DMV specialist, and bookkeeper positions.

Core Accountabilities

• Complete/supervise/review of all daily paperwork to prepare daily reports for senior management.


• Ensure weekly sales department and office payroll information is completed and sent to Payroll Dept.


• Ensure that monthly bonuses are completed accurately and in a timely manner and the information is disseminated to the respective managers.


• Ensure that all Balance sheet accounts are reviewed on a monthly basis.


• Ensure that monthly reports for the FST meetings are completed and reviewed in a timely manner. Be prepared to discuss “exception” reporting at these meetings.


• Prepare, review, analyze and submit monthly manufacturer financial statements in a timely manner.


• Prepare/review/submit monthly and quarterly reports required by the state of CT in a timely manner.


• Develop and prepare 90 day/annual evaluations of direct reports.


• Maintain an open dialogue with other departmental managers. Assist where possible with their issues and concerns.


• Ensure that all Year End reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner


• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed as designated by the Hoffman Auto Group Privacy Act Policy.


• Other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• General Accounting/bookkeeping procedures knowledge, including automotive software, factory procedures and knowledge of Excel, three to five years automotive experience.


• Must be skilled in interpreting data to other members of management.


• Must have the ability to manage, motivate, teach and develop staff to be effective in their respective positions.


• Must be flexible, highly organized, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Always leads by example with professional work ethic.


• Regular on-time attendance is an essential function of this position to meet deadlines.