Controller
| Company | Baxter Auto Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Olathe, KS, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or 5+ years in accounting experience required.
- Knowledge of modern, innovative accounting and finance models, tools, practices, platforms, and approaches
- Accounting & Finance data analytics experience is required
- Strong collaboration and communication capabilities and skillsets to develop and effectively maintain partnerships internally and externally
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance laws
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all store levels of leadership and shared services
- Strong business acumen, strategic agility, and operational execution capabilities
- Excellent written communication, time management, detail orientation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading store accounting team including coaching, developing, performance management and quarterly check in’s.
- Prepares all financial statements in accordance with guidelines within each manufacturer’s format and timelines.
- Ensures all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection and co-op advertising are current and accurate.
- Responsible for reviewing, investigating, and maintaining the general ledger and schedule accounts.
- Collaborates and partners with store leaders across all segments of the business addressing and correcting all discrepancies.
- Responsible for acting as a liaison with external auditors and tax professionals during annual audits and tax filings.
- Effectively partners and communicates closely with store leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
- Effectively manages all assets including but not limited to reconciliations, parts inventory, vehicle inventory, cash on hand, frozen capital reporting, cash flow opportunity like CIT, open ROs, open parts tickets, and receivables.
- Responsible for reviewing the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper recording per GAAP.
- Consistently interprets the financial statements and trend analysis, and partners timely with General Manager on potential issues and opportunities.
- Strategic Partner with General Manager building the annual forecast for the store.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- A team-first always perspective with a desire to win together attitude.
- An innate desire to help others in all ways possible.
- Dedicated to creating meaningful outcomes in everything you do.
- Welcomes difference by seeking, listening, and learning from diverse perspectives.
- Authentically communicates with transparency, empathy, and kindness.
- Forever curious and motivated by a passion for continuous improvement.