{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2c0a2584bea16ad24ea20db7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2c0a2584bea16ad24ea20db7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2c0a2584bea16ad24ea20db7","title":"Assistant Controller - Fixed Operations","description":"Who We Are\r\nAs a family-owned and operated company for more than 65 years, McDonald Automotive Group is proud to serve Colorado with a legacy built on respect, integrity, growth, hard work, and trust. With three generations actively involved in our day-to-day operations, we prioritize relationships over transactions—with our customers, community, partners, and employees.\r\nOur motto,Doing Right Comes Naturally, reflects our commitment to conducting business the right way. That commitment has earned recognition from our manufacturer partners, including the Volvo Excellence Award from Volvo Cars, the Magna Society Elite Award from Audi of America, and the President's Club Award from Mazda North American Operations.\r\nAt McDonald Automotive Group, exceptional experiences begin with exceptional people. Many of our team members have spent decades with us, growing their careers and ultimately retiring as part of the McDonald legacy.\r\nAbout the Role\r\nWith nine automotive brands across 13 rooftops, McDonald Automotive Group operates a centralized accounting team from our Volkswagen dealership on Broadway in Littleton.\r\nWe are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller – Fixed Operations to provide accounting leadership across a diverse portfolio that includes dealership real estate, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collision operations, wholesale auto parts, and insurance-related entities.\r\nReporting directly to the Senior Controller, this position will serve as a primary accounting partner for Service Managers, Parts Managers, collision leadership, and other operational stakeholders. The Assistant Controller will help leaders interpret financial performance, resolve operational accounting questions, strengthen financial controls, and maintain consistent accounting practices across assigned business areas.\r\nThe ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals with experience in inventory, P&L analysis, property or real-estate accounting, team leadership, and operational business partnership.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nFinancial and Operational Oversight\r\nProvide accounting oversight for assigned real-estate entities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collision operations, wholesale parts operations, and insurance-related entities.\r\nServe as a primary accounting resource for Service Managers, Parts Managers, collision leadership, and other operational partners.\r\nReview departmental and entity-level P&L statements, expenses, accruals, and material variances.\r\nTranslate financial results into clear, actionable information for operational leaders.\r\nIdentify financial risks, unusual trends, control gaps, and opportunities to improve business performance.\r\nMaintain consistent processing standards and accounting practices across assigned operations.\r\nProvide backup leadership support to the broader accounting organization as needed.\r\nInventory and Property Accounting\r\nOversee accounting controls and reconciliation processes for parts, collision, wholesale auto-parts, and other assigned inventories.\r\nReview inventory adjustments, aging, reserves, obsolescence, write-offs, and reconciliation discrepancies.\r\nPartner with operational leaders to strengthen inventory accuracy and reduce financial exposure.\r\nOversee accounting related to dealership real estate, property, fixed assets, capital expenditures, depreciation, and associated reconciliations.\r\nMaintain accurate financial records and documentation for property-related transactions and assigned assets.\r\nSupport reporting and compliance requirements involving real estate, property, inventory, and insurance-related entities.\r\nMonth-End Close and Reporting\r\nLead and coordinate month-end close activities for assigned departments, operations, and entities.\r\nReview general-ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting documentation.\r\nEnsure financial statements and management reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on schedule.\r\nAnalyze P&L and balance-sheet variances and communicate relevant findings to the Senior Controller and operational leadership.\r\nSupport consolidated financial reporting and other organizational reporting requirements.\r\nInvestigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of accounting issues.\r\nLeadership and Team Development\r\nProvide leadership, coaching, and direction to assigned accounting managers and supporting team members.\r\nEstablish clear expectations for accuracy, timeliness, workflow, and accountability.\r\nGuide employees through complex transactions, reconciliations, month-end issues, and operational escalations.\r\nSupport employee development through regular coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing.\r\nReinforce consistent application of company policies, accounting standards, internal controls, and documentation requirements.\r\nSystems, Controls, and Process Improvement\r\nEnsure accounting systems are configured and used appropriately for assigned operations and entities.\r\nEvaluate workflows and implement improvements that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, consistency, and accountability.\r\nPartner with HR, Payroll, and Accounting to ensure compensation and operational changes are reflected accurately.\r\nCoordinate and support internal, external, manufacturer, insurance, and compliance audits as required.\r\nMaintain consistent process documentation, reconciliation standards, and reporting timelines.\r\nExperience and Qualifications\r\nRequired\r\nAt least three years of progressive accounting experience involving general-ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial-statement analysis.\r\nExperience analyzing P&L performance and communicating financial results to operational leaders.\r\nExperience with inventory accounting, reconciliation, and financial controls.\r\nExperience with property, real-estate, fixed-asset, or capital-expenditure accounting.\r\nDemonstrated experience supervising, coaching, or leading accounting employees.\r\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.\r\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.\r\nProfessional communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-accounting leaders.\r\nAbility to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership and operational oversight.\r\nPreferred\r\nAutomotive retail or dealership accounting experience.\r\nExperience supporting service, parts, collision, wholesale auto-parts, insurance, or comparable operations.\r\nPrevious experience as an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or comparable accounting leader.\r\nExperience with Tekion, CDK, or another dealership management system.\r\nBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.\r\nCPA designation or active progress toward CPA licensure.\r\nWhy Join McDonald Automotive Group?\r\nJoin a stable, family-owned organization with more than 65 years of Colorado history.\r\nAssume meaningful ownership across multiple business areas and entities.\r\nPartner directly with senior accounting and operational leaders.\r\nDevelop accounting teams and influence financial performance across the organization.\r\nContribute to a company that values integrity, growth, long-term relationships, and doing business the right way.\r\nCompensation and Benefits\r\nThe anticipated base salary range for this position is $105,000–$130,000 annually , based on relevant experience, technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and overall alignment 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