Assistant KGE Controller

Ken Garff Enterprises is currently looking for a talented Assistant Controller who aligns with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork.

As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will support Ken Garff Enterprises and/or its affiliated entities with monthly reporting, sales and expense analyses summarizing potential problem areas and opportunities for improved profitability relative to monthly and annual forecasts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist the controller with accounting functions to include:

o Financial reporting and analysis

o Budgeting and Forecasting

o Cash management

o Accounts receivable

o Accounts and Notes payable

o Inventory management

o Taxes and licensing

o Fixed assets

o Document security, retention and archiving

o Claims management

o Sales and Use Tax reporting

o General Ledger Support/Maintenance

o Supporting Annual GAAP Financial Audits

• Comply with the internal and external reporting requirements in accordance with guidelines, format, and the time frame requested. Review reports with Managers and provide analysis as necessary.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures regarding the legal handling and processing of documents.
• Review and audit documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Meet with General and Office Managers regarding compliance issues and handling of documentation.
• Conduct training on the legal handling and processing of documents in finance transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S., have a valid driver license and professional appearance.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 4-6 years of Accounting/Finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in accounting required
• Knowledge of automotive dealership accounting processes and standards (NADA, UADA) desirable
• Audit knowledge
• Detail oriented
• Willing to work extra hours as needed to meet deadlines
• Must be team oriented and have a collaborative work style
• Critical thinking skills to perform needed analysis and provide useful financial reports
• Must be able to interact with many levels of management and staff to effectively communicate needs and results

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Must be well-versed in all Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills. Experience with Oracle is helpful, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Generally an in-person office environment. Ability to move around the office.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job and to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances dictate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer