Who We Are:

At McDonald Automotive, we strive to make every employee an employee for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at McDonald Automotive is absolutely critical to its success and we’re always looking for smart, engaging, creative and dynamic people who want to join a team where they matter.

Because our goal is to exceed a client’s total expectation when they arrive at our dealership, we realize we must first provide that to our associates through continual training, career development and growth opportunities. We promise to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

About your role:

The Automotive Controller supports the Company’s general ledger and financial reporting operations. Responsibilities include leading all aspects of the Inventory/Expense cycle and Sales/Receivables cycle and providing support to all of our automotive dealerships. This role works with the Department Controllers to lead the day-to-day operations of the accounting department.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and maintaining fiscal records, month-end reports, and preparing financial reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Responsible for monthly and quarterly analytical review of both the financial operations of individual stores and the consolidated financial results of the Company.
• Responsible for monitoring, maintaining and implementing internal controls, as needed.
• Involvement in and overseeing the general ledger entry preparation and review, account reconciliation reviews, and month-end close process, including analyzing and reporting the results to the accounting department and Company leadership.
• Coordinates and assists with all tax reporting and updates with outside tax accountants.
• Supports the direction of financial planning and procurement.
• Provides ongoing GAAP financial reporting to support the development of strategic initiatives and business plans.
• Assists in managing month-end close reporting, financials, timeline, and overall process with other accounting managers.
• Prepares and submits monthly sales tax returns.
• Assists with the annual audit, tax returns, and other compliance tasks.
• Performs backup duties in multiple areas when another accounting staff is out of the office.
• Assists the Corporate Controller and CFO in identifying and mitigating organizational risk.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.
• Follow scheduled hours as needed, defined by your manager.

Education and Certification:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required and a master’s degree in accounting is highly desirable.
• Prior public accounting experience is required preferably Big-4 experience.
• An active CPA license is required.

Type of Experience Needed to be Successful:

• Three to five years of prior corporate accounting experience is required.
• Automotive industry experience is required.

• Experience with Tekion software and Monday.com workflow management tools is desirable.

Specialized Skills:

• Proven ability to apply broad conceptual judgment and initiative to deal with complex accounting issues.
• A solid understanding of accounting and GAAP reporting is a must.
• Strong understanding of GL and bank reconciliations and payroll processing.
• Self-motivated and aptitude for meeting deadlines.
• Highly analytical, with strong problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in computer systems such as Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and CDK.
• Excellent understanding of written and verbal communication.
• Ability to logically identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to complex problems and implement productive and cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent persuasion and diplomacy skills, including bringing others together, reconciling differences, and persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Strong attention to detail in financial reporting.

Supervisory Expectations:

• The position has immediate oversight of employees while most of the time performing the same or directly related work as those the position leads.

Independence of Action:

• Results are defined, and existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods and carry out work activities independently; the supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: (The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to ⅓ of working time, “regularly” means between ⅓ and ⅔ of working time, and “frequently” means ⅔ and more of working time.)

• The work environment is the typical Automotive Retail Dealership environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment with significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephone ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork – We desire happy warriors and problem solvers who instils those same qualities in teammates.
• Oral Communication and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or constructive situations; listens and gets clarification; writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information. Ability to communicate with clients or customers.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
• Detail Oriented – Consistently checks and rechecks work product for accuracy. Prepares accurate and thorough reports, emails, and data as required by the position. Able to manage multiple tasks while accurately performing essential job functions.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others. Has a high emotional IQ and is able to professionally resolve conflicts.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.

What We Offer:

• Family Owned and Operated
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accidental D&D Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Training
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Christmas Parties and Luncheons
• Work-Life Balance
• Custom and Competitive Wage Plans
• Career Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts on Parts and Services
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Programs
• Discounted Rates at Pine Creek Golf Club in Colorado Springs and The Raven Golf Club in Silverthorne

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay range determined on experience and qualifications: $110,000 - $170,000