Accounting Director

Cooper Auto Group•Edmond, OK

4h•Onsite

About The Position

USA Today Top Workplace! Cooper Auto Group is accepting applications for an Accounting Director based out of our corporate office in Edmond, OK. The Accounting Director reports to the Chie Financial Officer and will lead and oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions across all Cooper Auto Group dealerships. This a leadership role managing a staff of appx 45 personnel. The Accounting Director is responsible for ensuring accurate financial statements, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting dealership operations. The ideal candidate will have CDK experience; large group dealership experience in accounting; strong leadership skills; ability to manage multiple rooftops and entities; and history of implementing accounting process and workflows. Support and implement the CFO's strategic accounting initiatives and process improvements. Supervise and train controllers, office managers and accounting staff in an centralized accounting office. Maintain consistent accounting practices across centralized accounting offices (Tulsa and Oklahoma City). Oversee preparation and review process of essential dealership reconciliations (bank, parts inventory, floorplan, factory statement, intercompany). Perform quarterly schedule review for all locations to ensure cleanliness of balance sheet accounts (aged items, mispostings, debits in payables). Oversee monthly new and used vehicle inventory audits and follow process for identified missing units. Work alongside CFO to implement a robust internal control system to mitigate opportunities for theft and misappropriation of assets across the dealership group.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
5+ years of progressive automotive dealership accounting experience.
Proven leadership and management experience of accounting teams and financial operations.
Experience with dealership management systems (DMS): CDK, Reynolds and Reynolds, Tekion, etc.
Excellent presentation, leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

CDK experience
Large group dealership experience in accounting
Strong leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple rooftops and entities
History of implementing accounting process and workflows

Responsibilities

Support and implement the CFO's strategic accounting initiatives and process improvements.
Supervise and train controllers, office managers and accounting staff in an centralized accounting office.
Maintain consistent accounting practices across centralized accounting offices (Tulsa and Oklahoma City).
Oversee preparation and review process of essential dealership reconciliations (bank, parts inventory, floorplan, factory statement, intercompany).
Perform quarterly schedule review for all locations to ensure cleanliness of balance sheet accounts (aged items, mispostings, debits in payables).
Oversee monthly new and used vehicle inventory audits and follow process for identified missing units.
Work alongside CFO to implement a robust internal control system to mitigate opportunities for theft and misappropriation of assets across the dealership group.