Controller

O'GARA Beverly Hills•Beverly Hills, CA

6d•$165,000 - $189,000

About The Position

The Controller is accountable for the financial, administrative, and risk management operations of O’Gara Coach Company, LLC. The role develops and monitors control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results. The Controller prepares monthly financial statements, interprets financial activity, supports business-office operations, oversees accounting practices, and helps ensure compliance with applicable regulations. The role works regularly with the Corporate Controller, General Manager, department managers, and management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; Accounting preferred.
Detail-oriented.
Strong leadership and motivational skills.
Professional appearance and disposition.
Strong technical skills in accounting.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Tekion experience preferred.
Paylocity experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare complete monthly financial statements according to O’Gara guidelines and within the formats and time frames required by multiple manufacturers.
Regularly interpret financial statement activity, including the daily operating control (DOC), and inform the Corporate Controller of developing trends.
Meet with the Corporate Controller to evaluate and design effective processes and procedures in response to directives from the executive team.
Maintain a positive, collaborative, and supportive working relationship with the General Manager on a regular, daily basis.
Coordinate information requested by the CPA for the annual audit and physical inventory to minimize costs.
Support department managers and coordinate issues related to the flow of information to and from the business office.
Review and reconcile general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper bank reconciliations, reserve accounts, factory payables, and floor plan payables.
Partner with management to implement recommendations that ensure compliance.
Supervise the Business Manager/Office and assist with day-to-day decisions to ensure office personnel follow proper accounting procedures and maintain accurate records.
Maintain an effective cash management system to ensure covenant requirements are met.
Ensure privacy compliance with applicable federal and state regulations for Sales, Service, F&I, and Parts departments.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations, including required forms, payroll taxes and deposits, income taxes, and retirement plan records.