Manager of Centralized Accounting

Gee Automotive Companies; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off from day one

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Gee Automotive Companies is seeking a strategic, hands-on Manager of Centralized Accounting to lead centralized accounting operations in Milwaukie, Oregon. You will drive standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement while partnering with dealer and corporate leadership.

Lead and develop a high-performing team across multiple dealerships, oversee the month-end close, strengthen internal controls, and support integration of newly acquired stores. Travel to locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive dealership accounting operations and internal controls.
• Experience with multi-store month-end close procedures and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to establish policies and drive process improvements.
• Experience leading accounting managers and teams across locations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting tool proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Centralized Accounting team across multiple stores.
• Maintain accounting processes, policies, and internal controls.
• Set performance expectations and training programs for staff.
• Oversee the centralized month-end close and ensure timely reporting.
• Monitor reconciliations, aging, and close targets; review key balance sheet accounts.
• Partner with Controllers, GMs, and executives to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Drive standardization, automation, and efficiency across accounting functions.
• Support integration of newly acquired dealerships and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Automotive accounting

Leadership

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Month-end close

Excel

Process improvement

Cross-functional

Executive communication

Multi-store leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CDK

Reynolds & Reynolds

Accounting software

Job description

If you're an experienced automotive accounting leader looking for an opportunity to build something meaningful, drive operational excellence, and make a lasting impact across a growing dealership organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Gee Automotive Companies is seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager of Centralized Accounting to lead our centralized accounting operations in Milwaukie, Oregon. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent accounting support across multiple dealerships while driving standardization, scalability, and continuous process improvement. You'll partner closely with dealership and corporate leadership, develop high-performing teams, strengthen internal controls, and help integrate newly acquired stores into our growing organization.

Why Join Gee Automotive Companies?

At Gee Automotive Companies, we're committed to building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As our Manager of Centralized Accounting, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a talented accounting organization supporting multiple dealerships.
• Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
• Play a critical role in acquisition integration and company growth.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization efforts across the organization.
• Work for a stable, family‑owned automotive group with a long history of success and expansion.
• Make a measurable impact on financial accuracy, efficiency, and operational performance.

Manager of Centralized Accounting Job Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Centralized Accounting team.
• Build and maintain effective accounting processes, policies, and internal controls.
• Establish performance expectations, training programs, and accountability measures for team members.
• Oversee the centralized month‑end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor key accounting metrics, reconciliations, aging schedules, and close completion targets.
• Review accounts receivable, unapplied cash, inventory schedules, vendor activity, and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Partner with Controllers, Business Managers, General Managers, and executive leadership to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Drive standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives across accounting functions.
• Support the accounting integration of newly acquired dealerships.
• Oversee regulatory and tax compliance reporting, including Forms 8300 and 1099 reviews.
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax professionals during audits and tax preparation processes.
• Evaluate staffing needs, workflow effectiveness, and service levels to support continued growth.
• Travel to dealership locations as needed.
  

Manager of Centralized Accounting Benefits and Compensation

In addition to competitive pay, our benefits are designed to support you and your family…

• Employer‑subsidized Medical and Dental insurance, with comprehensive coverage options
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and text‑based Telehealth
• A variety of voluntary benefit options, including Short and Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Pet, as well as additional life insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off that begins accruing from Day 1
• Exclusive employee pricing for you and your family on parts, service, and vehicles

Manager of Centralized Accounting Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive dealership accounting operations, financial controls, and dealership accounting processes.
• Strong understanding of multi‑store month‑end close procedures and financial reporting.
• Proven experience establishing accounting policies, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting managers, controllers, and accounting teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to effectively communicate with dealership leadership, executives, auditors, and accounting professionals.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 7 years of automotive dealership accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting leadership experience with responsibility for multiple locations, business units, or dealerships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a centralized accounting or shared‑services environment.
• Experience integrating newly acquired dealerships or businesses.
• Experience with CDK and/or Reynolds & Reynolds.
• Previous experience as a Manager of Accounting, Regional Controller, Corporate Controller, or multi‑store Controller.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Corporate requirements: Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license and clean driving record, able to pass a criminal background check, and a pre‑employment drug screen.

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