Corporate Relations Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Ogden, UT

Job Description

Here We Grow Again! The Young Automotive Group, one of Utah's Fastest Growing and Top Companies to Work For is seeking a motivated Assistant Corporate Controller who is ready to advance. We need a quick learner with the ability to thrive in high paced environments. With 30 dealerships currently, and more on the way, we need someone who is equipped with strong project management skills, and the ability to translate business situations and trends into financial impacts. We’re looking for a professional with strong interpersonal skills and sound business acumen, who is detail oriented, organized, proactive and a self-motivated individual. Experience as a proven leader in the automotive industry is critical.

The ideal candidate will control dealership assets, while overseeing Treasury, Budgeting, Insurance, etc. for dealerships in our group. You will play a critical role in leading and guiding the Combined Office teams, and will insure that dealership Financial Statements, Audits, Cash Flow, Co-op, etc., are compliant with our policies. This is a senior level position, so proven excellent leadership and accounting skills are critical. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have automotive dealership experience, and should be an expert in CDK. Ultimately, you will need to be able to effectively lead and grow your teams, and prepare them for future growth opportunities while supporting our dealerships in their on-going operations.

If this describes you, come join our TEAM of top quality employees and work for Utah’s Most Awarded Automotive Group! You’ll love working here!
Apply confidentially by emailing a cover letter and current resume to: jbudge@youngauto.net


For more information on why we are a great company to work for check out our video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Of2otlHZ-o&feature=youtu.be

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive compensation package the Young Automotive Group offers the following benefits:
• Paid Time Off up to 3 weeks per year
• Health
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• Pre Paid Legal at competitive rates
• Employer Paid Health Savings Account Deposits (Paid monthly)
• 401k retirement plan with generous employer match (Paid twice monthly)
• Employee and family pricing at all dealerships throughout the group
• Paid training and Individual Professional Development Plans
• Excellent opportunities for advancement!
  We are known as an employee and customer centered business and we're proud of the culture we have here.
  You'll LOVE working here - It pays to…Think Young!

Responsibilities

• Supervises and reviews account analysis and the preparation of financial reports. Interprets the meaning of accounting results and advises management
• Ensures systems and procedures are complied with per Company Policies - Acceptable Accounting Practices - and Applicable Regulations
• Ensure maximum efficiency and protection of all Young Automotive Group assets
• Supervise the controls and measures to control cash and maintain the operational assets
• Review and analyze the operational financial statements and give recommendations and guidance to the Accounting Managers and General Managers as needed
• Schedules and assures timely completion of Monthly - Quarterly - and Year End Financial Closings within Accounting Operations
• Assist and supervise in the timely review and submission of all appropriate tax filings as per law. The includes Income Tax - Employment Tax - Withholding Tax - Sales Tax - and all other appropriate tax filings
• Maintains close working relationships with accountants to ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and maintenance of a dealership financial structure designed to minimize tax liabilities
• Works as the liaison between the Dealerships and the Corporate offices on accounting matters and processes including making onsite visits
• Reviews the general ledger and scheduled accounts. Notes any unusual entries and investigates
• Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealership
• Hiring - Training and Supervision of dealership office personnel
• Develops and implement procedures for streamlining processes including support needed to properly complete Reviews - Audits - and Corporate Requests
• Seeks opportunities for process enhancements; Suggests - Plans - and Implements new policies and procedures as required
• Leads accounting operations-related special projects as assigned by Corporate Controllers or CFO
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Excel (Advanced formula - Pivot table and Strong Modeling skills) and PPT (ability to present financial information in an insightful and concise way)
• Five years of operational and/or Finance/Accounting experience
• Proven leadership skills
• Previous automotive dealership experience
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (Experience with CDK preferred)
• The ability to grow a team and prepare them for future growth