Senior Manager, Financial Analysis & Consolidations - U.S.

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Analysis and Consolidation to lead the U.S. Consolidations team. This pivotal role involves managing the financial close processes, ensuring timely consolidation of financial statements, and providing innovative solutions to enhance reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, with a solid background in accounting and finance. Join a dynamic team that values integrity, transparency, and professionalism, and enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent benefits. If you are ready to advance your career in the automotive industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time-Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Vehicle Purchase Program

Job Training and Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of accounting experience in a large corporation or public accounting firm.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the U.S. Consolidations team and manage financial close processes.
• Evaluate and optimize consolidation and reporting procedures.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's Degree

Tools

Oracle FCCS

Oracle Fusion ERP

Excel

SmartView

Job description

Overview

Senior Manager Financial Analysis & Consolidations – U.S.

Group 1 Automotive, a Fortune 300 company, owns and operates 200+ automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. Group 1 seeks to hire a Senior Manager of Financial Analysis and Consolidation, U.S. The position reports to Kelli Lederman, Group 1’s Director of Corporate Accounting and Consolidations. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our Company Core Values of Integrity, Transparency, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in the automotive industry. Apply today or refer a qualified friend!

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time-Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities

Description of Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position primarily include:

• Motivate, develop and lead U.S. Consolidations team
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure the timely consolidation of the financial statements for Group 1’s dealerships and various corporate entities
• Critically evaluate current processes to provide innovative solutions to optimize consolidation and reporting procedures
• Review of monthly U.S. Reporting packages
• Preparation of consolidated financial statement trend analysis and other internal monthly and quarterly reporting
• Review and approval of metadata and mapping changes within Oracle FCCS
• Review of various journal entries required in the consolidation of Group 1’s financial statements
• Manage acquisition and disposition accounting procedures and provide detailed review of opening/closing entries
• Support internal and external audits and reviews by ensuring timely completion of supporting schedules to the auditors
• Manage Same Store and non-GAAP reporting processes
• Lead special projects and ad-hoc reporting requests

Desired Qualifications

The candidate must be:

• Strong leadership, team management, interpersonal and customer service skills; including ability to motivate others
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of individuals, both internally and externally
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• An effective communicator, including the use of both verbal and written forms of communication.

The ideal candidate should have, at a minimum:

• Successfully retained a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree, with a major in accounting or finance, from a reputable business college
• A firm understanding of accounting principles
• Eight to ten years of relevant experience in accounting at a large, multi-location corporation and/or public accounting firm; including three to five years of supervisory experience.
• CPA strongly preferred
• Experience effectively managing and developing manager level staff
• Proficiency handling multiple, simultaneous projects
• A working knowledge of Oracle FCCS and Oracle Fusion ERP
• Advanced Excel experience: familiarity with SmartView or other Excel add-in tools for querying EPM data is a plus

*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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