Assistant Controller - Variable Operations

McDonald Automotive•Littleton, CO

12h•$105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

McDonald Automotive Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller – Variable Operations to provide accounting leadership for vehicle inventory and sales-related financial operations across its dealership group. The role is based with the centralized accounting team at the Volkswagen dealership on Broadway in Littleton and reports directly to the Senior Controller. It oversees four assigned accounting portfolios, each supporting approximately three dealership locations, and serves as a primary accounting partner to Sales Directors and dealership leadership. The Assistant Controller oversees vehicle inventory and sales accounting, month-end close and reporting, and accounting controls and processes across assigned locations. The role leads and develops assigned accounting managers and their teams, coordinates workloads across multiple portfolios, and helps resolve operational questions, interpret financial performance, strengthen controls, and maintain consistent accounting practices. The position also supports consolidated financial reporting and audits.

Requirements

At least three years of progressive dealership-accounting experience involving general-ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial-statement analysis.
Direct experience with vehicle-inventory accounting and reconciliation.
Strong understanding of dealership sales accounting and variable operations.
Experience reviewing dealership P&L statements, balance-sheet accounts, and financial variances.
Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, or leading accounting employees.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Professional communication skills and ability to explain financial information to Sales Directors and other operational leaders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lead accounting activity across multiple dealership locations and competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an Assistant Controller, Dealership Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or comparable accounting leader.
Experience supporting multiple dealership locations or automotive brands.
Experience with deal posting, deal funding, floorplan accounting, manufacturer receivables, incentives, and sales commissions.
Experience with Tekion, CDK, or another dealership management system.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
CPA designation or active progress toward CPA licensure.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting operations related to vehicle inventory and sales activity across assigned dealership locations.
Provide leadership and support to four assigned accounting portfolios, each serving approximately three dealerships.
Serve as a primary accounting resource for Sales Directors and other dealership leaders; resolve operational accounting questions and escalate significant financial or control concerns to the Senior Controller.
Review sales-related accounting activity for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company standards, and maintain consistent processing expectations across locations.
Oversee vehicle-inventory accounting, reconciliations, aging, valuation, transfers, and related financial controls; investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Oversee applicable sales accounting processes, including deal posting, deal funding, manufacturer receivables and incentives, commissions, and related reconciliations.
Partner with Sales Directors on accounting issues affecting dealership operations and financial performance; identify unusual transactions, risks, process gaps, and opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Ensure vehicle and sales transactions are properly recorded and supported by appropriate documentation.
Lead and coordinate month-end close activities for assigned dealership locations.
Review general-ledger entries, account reconciliations, accruals, schedules, and supporting documentation.
Ensure dealership financial statements and manufacturer reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on schedule.
Review dealership and departmental P&L statements, balance-sheet accounts, expenses, and material variances; communicate actionable findings to the Senior Controller and dealership leadership.
Support consolidated financial reporting across the dealership group and investigate discrepancies to ensure timely resolution.
Lead, coach, and develop assigned accounting managers and their teams; set expectations for accuracy, timeliness, workflow, and accountability.
Guide employees on vehicle transactions, inventory reconciliations, month-end issues, and operational escalations; support development through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
Promote consistent application of company policies, accounting standards, internal controls, and reporting requirements; coordinate workloads and priorities across portfolios and locations.
Ensure dealership accounting systems are appropriately configured and used for vehicle inventory, sales accounting, and financial reporting.
Standardize workflows and strengthen accounting controls across assigned dealerships.
Partner with HR, Payroll, and Accounting to ensure sales compensation, pay-plan changes, and related financial impacts are processed accurately.
Coordinate and support internal, external, manufacturer, and compliance audits; maintain consistent process documentation, reconciliation standards, and reporting timelines.
Provide backup leadership support to the broader accounting organization as needed.