Director of Accounting

Dennis & Co. Auto Group • Pearl River, NY

7h • $225,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Dennis & Co is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to oversee corporate accounting operations and financial reporting across a growing, multi-entity automotive organization. This leadership role works closely with the CFO, dealership Controllers, and accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and consistent accounting practices.

The Director will lead the close and consolidation processes, oversee core accounting functions, prepare consolidated financial reporting, and support budgeting, forecasting, audits, tax compliance, acquisitions, and dealership integrations. The role also leads and develops corporate accounting personnel, partners with dealership and corporate leadership, and reports key accounting issues to the CFO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Management or controllership experience.
• Automotive dealership accounting experience.
• CDK experience.
• Reynolds & Reynolds experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with consolidations and internal controls.
• Strong month-end and year-end close experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-entity accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Oversee the general ledger and reconciliations.
• Review dealership financial statements.
• Manage intercompany accounting and consolidations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and fixed assets.
• Review variances and unusual activity.
• Resolve accounting and reporting issues.
• Establish accounting policies and procedures.
• Strengthen internal controls and processes.
• Support budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Prepare consolidated financial reporting.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits.
• Support tax compliance and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulations.
• Support acquisitions and dealership integrations.
• Lead and develop corporate accounting personnel.
• Partner with dealership Controllers and leadership.
• Report key accounting issues to the CFO.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director