Assistant Controller

Introduction At Dobbs Truck Group, a part of our mission is to create relationships and a healthy work environment for our employees. We are always looking for qualified, customer-oriented individuals at Dobbs Truck Group. Overview

The Dobbs Truck Group is a growth company that successfully expands our operations and customer base through a highly quality team of employees.

Dobbs Truck Group operates 25 commercial truck dealerships through two operating companies – Dobbs Peterbilt and Western Truck Center. These dealerships represent some of the best commercial truck brands including Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack, Autocar, and Hino and include locations in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k), as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our Company is looking for long‑term employees that we can invest in and grow with as we pursue our mission of being the premier commercial truck dealer group.

General Job Description

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in the day‑to‑day leadership of the corporate accounting function for GWP Holdings LLC and its operating entities, Western Peterbilt, LLC and Western Truck Parts & Equipment LLC. This position is responsible for the integrity of the general ledger, timely and accurate month‑end and year‑end close, consolidated financial reporting, technical accounting research, and oversight of the transactional accounting teams (cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets).

This position plays a key leadership role in developing accounting staff, strengthening internal controls, driving continuous process improvement, and supporting the Company’s Dealer Management System, reporting, and automation initiatives. This position is based at the Company’s western headquarters in Sumner, Washington.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger across GWP Holdings LLC, Western Peterbilt, LLC, Western Truck Parts & Equipment LLC, and related entities, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytical review of financial results.
• Prepare consolidated and entity‑level financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages for executive leadership, lenders, and manufacturer partners (Peterbilt/PACCAR, Volvo/Mack, Autocar, Hino, Battle Motors).
• Oversee accounting for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, parts inventory, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, facility leases, and debt.
• Supervise daily cash management and bank reconciliation process, initiate wire transfers and intercompany settlements between operating entities.
• Research technical accounting issues as requested.
• Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide support for financial and tax audits.
• Support the annual operating and capital budget process.
• Support federal, state, and local tax compliance activities, including federal excise tax (Form 720), multi‑state sales/use tax, Washington B&O tax, motor vehicle excise tax, property tax, and income tax filings.
• Train, coach, and supervise the corporate accounting team (including the Senior Accountant and transactional accounting staff); manage workload, performance, and development.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, close cycle time, reconciliation quality, and reporting deliverables.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects, including acquisitions, entity restructurings, system implementations, and ad hoc analyses.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or…