Accounting Manager

Description

Salary Range:  $70,000 - $90,000/year 

We are fueled by our goal to be #1 in sales and service in the communities we serve while redefining the car buying experience and delivering personalized service to our guests. We believe in empowering our employees to delight our customers, by fostering an entrepreneurial and creative culture. If you are an out-of-the-box thinker and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity - we want to hear from you! 

How You Will Make an Impact:

Our guests expect luxury, value, and world-class service. As an Accounting Manager, you will work with the accounting staff to improve and automate financial processes while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of reporting. You will directly impact whether we become our guest's favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle by collaborating with key executives, store General Managers, and other stakeholders in the implementation of new processes and technologies across the family of dealerships.

What Winning Looks Like: 

• Demonstrating a high "HQ" (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity
• Lead in the preparation of selected manufacturer financial statements, and assist the broader accounting organization with the preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Responsible for scheduling annual internal audit visits for all dealerships and presenting findings/recommendations to relevant parties
• Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliation schedules and operational reports
• Assist the Controllers and Office Managers in developing and implementing financial discipline, expense control, and optimization
• Work with executive management to track, report, and collect manufacturer programs and performance incentives
• Assist with financing audits, development and audit reconciliation of inventory and sales 
• Maximize cash flow by assisting with line-of-credit management
• Assist with process development/modification and technology deployment to improve overall efficiency
• Analyze and document current processes, define operational gaps and recommend standardized processes
• Assist with ad-hoc projects, and additional duties as directed

Skills Needed to Win: 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting with a focus on Automotive Dealerships
• Self-starter, motivated by results, problem solver, team player
• Bachelors degree in accounting, MBA and/or Dealer Automotive experience a big plus
• Ability to understand and interpret financial statements, strong communication skills a must
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• CDK Global experience strongly desired 
• Comfortable with operating multiple application systems
• Demonstrated success building consensus, coaching and working in team environment
• Ability to complete multiple projects on time with varying timelines and priorities
• Some domestic travel may be required

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR. 
• Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in the automotive industry working with brands like Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche, Audi, Honda, GMC, and Jaguar-Land Rover among others.
• We have over 2,000 employees at 28 dealerships in 5 states...and we are still growing! 
• We were ranked as the 2nd fastest-growing auto group in 2021 by Automotive News 
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success. 
• We are a hospitality company that happens to be in the automotive industry. 

Benefits of Working at Swickard: 

• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Competitive benefits package:

• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Optional disability coverage
• 401k plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

To all recruitment agencies: Swickard does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Swickard employees. Swickard is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.