Automotive Assistant Controller

Kahlig Automotive Group is hiring an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in running the store's accounting office. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on and interactive management style. The Assistant Controller manages the office's daily work, keeps schedules and reconciliations current, and helps deliver an accurate month-end close and financial statement on time. This role steps in for the Controller when needed.

Controller

Day-to-day work of the store accounting office staff, including billing, titles, AP, payroll, AR, etc.

San Antonio, Texas
· Full-time, on-site

• Oversee the daily work of the accounting office and make sure all postings are timely and accurate
• Review and post vehicle deals for proper accounting treatment; follow up on missing paperwork and funding
• Review journal entries and AP and AR postings for accuracy before month end
• Monitor contracts in transit and work with F&I to get deals funded promptly
• Oversee title processing and make sure trade payoffs are made on time

• Manage the month-end close checklist and track it to completion with the Controller
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, including bank, floorplan, manufacturer receivables, contracts in transit and warranty; clear reconciling items promptly
• Review accounting schedules and correct aged or misposted items
• Assist in preparing the manufacturer financial statement and internal reports by required deadlines
• Run and review expense trend reports monthly and flag unusual items to the Controller

• Monitor daily cash, deposits and bank activity
• Follow and enforce internal controls that follow Kahlig Group policies and safeguard store assets
• Support floorplan payoffs, floorplan audits and vehicle inventory accounting
• Prepare documentation for external audits, manufacturer audits, workers' compensation audits and group reviews

• Review payroll and commission calculations for accuracy before submission, and reconcile payroll postings to the general ledger
• Prepare state sales and motor vehicle tax returns and other required reports for Controller review
• Assist with maintaining our numerous state licenses for our operations
• Make sure every transaction is recorded under dealership accounting policies and procedures

• Train, supervise and support the accounting office staff day to day
• Help recruit and onboard new office staff as needed
• Act for the Controller when they are out of the office
• Respond promptly to questions from department managers and requests from corporate accounting
• Improve office processes and workflows
• Keep the Controller informed of key issues in the office

• 3+ years of franchised dealership accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with a dealership month-end close, including schedules and account reconciliations
• Working knowledge of dealership schedules, controlled accounts, the general ledger, and bank, floorplan and manufacturer reconciliations
• Understanding of vehicle deal posting, contracts in transit and title processing
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• High character & strong work ethic

• Prior Assistant Controller, Office Manager or senior Staff Accountant experience at a franchised dealership
• Experience supervising or training accounting staff
• Experience preparing the manufacturer financial statement
• Working knowledge of Texas sales and motor vehicle tax returns
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Experience with CDK