10+ years in accounting/finance, including 5+ years in a controller or senior leadership role
Experience in multi-entity, multi-location environments, preferably in the dealership or retail industries
Preferred experience in multi-location auto, RV, or powersports accounting
Familiarity with acquisition accounting and integration processes
Proven oversight of large accounting teams (50+ employees)
Knowledge of consolidations under US GAAP
Experience in tax compliance oversight (federal, state, sales/use tax)
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of approximately 65 in a corporate accounting group and shared services center
Produce consolidated financial statements for around 100 dealership entities
Own and manage the monthly close process, focusing on accuracy and timeliness
Deliver operational and KPI reports to executive leadership
Oversee tax compliance and liaise with external tax advisors
Support due diligence and accounting integration processes for acquisitions
Design and enforce internal controls and accounting policies across all locations
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative work environment
Strong emphasis on leadership growth and team development
Engagement with a diverse and extensive operational scale
Opportunity to influence financial strategy at an executive level
Full Job Description
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Experience
10+ years in accounting/finance, with 5+ years in a controller or senior leadership role
Multi-entity, multi-location environment (dealership, retail, or franchise industry preferred)
Highly preferred: Multi-location auto, RV, powersports, or dealership group accounting experience (floor plan, rebates, F&I and chargebacks, vehicle titling implications, service and parts)
Lead and develop a team of ~65 across a corporate accounting group and a shared services center (1 director, 6 managers, ~58 staff)
Produce consolidated financial statements across 100 dealership entities
Own the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Deliver operational and KPI reporting to executive leadership
Oversee tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors
Support due diligence and accounting integration for acquisitions
Design and enforce internal controls and accounting policies across all locations. Work closely with treasury function to ensure secure cash payment flow.
Partner with FP&A, operations, and executive team on financial strategy
WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE TABLE:
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA required
MBA a plus
Skills
Strong technical GAAP knowledge, including business combinations (ASC 805)
Strong knowledge of consolidation and intercompany elimination
Proficiency with ERP systems (IDS, CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar DMS a plus) and NetSuite
KPI and management reporting in a high-volume, multi-unit environment
Excellent leadership and communication skills - able to influence across a matrixed org
M&A accounting and integration acumen
High attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture
Strong knowledge of Excel, Power BI and consolidation software (Planful, OneStream, etc).
Experience with integration of AP, consolidation, and other systems
