Assistant Controller - McDonald Automotive
About The Position
With 9 automotive brands across 13 rooftops, our centralized accounting team operates from our Volkswagen store on Broadway Avenue in Littleton, providing consistent financial oversight and operational support to every dealership in the group. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee financial operations for an assigned portfolio of dealership locations and support the centralized accounting structure. Reporting directly to the Senior Controller, this role serves as the primary operational liaison between the accounting office and dealership leadership, including Variable Operations Directors and Fixed Operations Managers. The Assistant Controller provides leadership and direction to two Brand Accounting Managers and a support team who manage daily accounting operations and execute month-end close processes for their respective stores / processes. This structure promotes clear accountability, operational consistency, and strong financial discipline across assigned locations.
Requirements
- 2–5+ years of dealership accounting experience required
- Demonstrated experience supervising accounting staff
- Strong general ledger and reconciliation expertise
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving ability
- Deadline-driven, organized, and detail-oriented
- Professional communication skills, able to convey financial insights to operational leaders
- Ability to balance hands-on execution with operational oversight and strategic thinking
Nice To Haves
- Experience as Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant preferred
- Strong understanding of dealership financial statements and manufacturer reporting
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred
- CPA or CPA-track is a plus, but not required
- experience with Tekion, CDK, or other DMS preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily accounting processes for assigned dealership locations, including billing, payables, receivables, and deal posting.
- Review and approve general ledger entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain processing time standards and operational consistency across assigned stores.
- Provide backup coverage as needed to support continuity of operations.
- Serve as the primary liaison between dealership leadership and the accounting team for operational questions or escalations.
- Manage and coordinate the month-end close process for assigned stores.
- Support consolidated reporting efforts and ensure timely submission to the Senior Controller.
- Collaborate with dealership leadership to interpret financial results and provide actionable insights, through balance sheet variances, expense analysis, and forecasting.
- Lead and develop two Brand Accounting Managers, overseeing daily accounting operations and month-end execution across assigned stores.
- Provide coaching, performance management, and workflow guidance to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and accountability.
- Reinforce consistent application of company policies, accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
- Partner with Variable Operations Directors and Fixed Operations Managers to align financial operations with store performance.
- Oversee dealership accounting systems, ensuring proper general ledger configuration, accurate posting practices, and integration with manufacturer reporting requirements.
- Partner with HR, Payroll, and Accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of compensation, pay plan updates, and related financial impacts.
- Identify and controls.
- Coordinate and support internal, external, manufacturer, and compliance audits as required.
- Ensure consistent documentation, workflow standards, and reporting timelines across assigned stores.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
