Manager, Financial Reporting & Accounting

AutoNation • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

Responsible for managing the financial and external reporting process, as well as the accounting for acquisitions and divestitures. The position collaborates with various corporate departments including Consolidations, Corporate Accounting, Planning, Treasury, IT, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Development, Legal, and External Auditors.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in accounting
• CPA with 7+ years of related work experience
• Experience with public company/SEC reporting
• Strong understanding of financial statements and footnote disclosures
• Solid current working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and SEC regulations
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong time management, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Hyperion and Essbase systems experience
• Workiva experience
• XBRL experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tie out of quarterly and annual financial reports to be filed with the SEC, including press releases, registration statements, MD&A, financial statements, and accompanying footnotes, and other supplemental information; and ensure such reports comply with GAAP and SEC reporting standards.
• Collaborate with the Investor Relations department to ensure financial data and supplemental information provided in earnings release and related materials are adequately supported.
• Prepare and review other externally reported financial information including 401k financial statements, proxy statements, and investor presentations.
• Assist with gathering financial information from various corporate and regional departments, maintain quarterly reporting schedule, and monitor progress against reporting cycle milestones.
• Prepare and review supporting workpapers for financial statement footnote disclosures and MD&A disclosures and ensure SOX compliance.
• Prepare and review various monthly/quarterly analyses including inventory valuation reserve, stock-based compensation, and EPS calculations, as well as goodwill and equity roll forwards.
• Oversee acquisition and divestiture accounting for newly acquired and divested stores, including analysis, journal entries, and related account reconciliations and roll forwards.
• Assist in audit process including managing request lists, preparing schedules, and communicating with external auditors.
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding and stay abreast of changes to GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Research and evaluate technical accounting issues and the related impact to the company’s financial statements.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of accounting policies and related internal controls as new accounting issues arise.
• Manage and train the Senior of External Reporting including performing periodic performance evaluations.
• Assist with XBRL tagging of financial statements and disclosures.
• Assist with preparation of various deliverables for Audit Committee.
• Perform special accounting projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401k matching
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• maternity benefits
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
• Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers

What This Job Offers

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