Assistant Controller

McDonald Automotive is a family‑owned and operated company with over 65 years of service in Colorado. We prioritize relationships and have a tradition of excellence recognized by our manufacturer partners.

As part of our centralized accounting team, the Assistant Controller will oversee financial operations for a portfolio of dealership locations and support the centralized structure. The role reports directly to the Senior Controller and serves as the primary operational liaison between the accounting office and dealership leadership.

• 2–5+ years of dealership accounting experience (required)
• Experience as Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant preferred
• Strong understanding of dealership financial statements and manufacturer reporting
• Demonstrated experience supervising accounting staff
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred
• CPA or CPA‑track is a plus, but not required

• 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 control risks.
• Coordinate and support internal, external, manufacturer, and compliance audits as required.
• Ensure consistent documentation, workflow standards, and reporting timelines across assigned stores.

• Strong general ledger and reconciliation expertise.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Tekion, CDK, or other DMS preferred.
• 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.

This position will remain open for at least three days and will close upon candidate selection.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or the recruiting process, please contact us by sending an email to  or call 303‑738‑4820.