Job Description
This is your opportunity to join one of the most dynamic and fastest growing Harley-Davidson dealer groups in the USA! We are currently seeking a full-time Controller. This is a very hands-on position, in a fast-paced environment, responsible for the operation of all accounting related features utilizing a computerized dealership management system. The position requires the precision execution of accounting work of some difficulty and the maintenance of a complete set of accounts and fiscal records for the capture and summarization of financial transactions. Experience and knowledge of accounting theory, principles and procedures is a position requirement. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Adhere to the accounting policies, practices, standards and controls of the dealership and oversee the maintenance of all books and records recording dealership assets, liabilities, ownership investments and revenue and expense transactions. Resolve accounting issues as they arise in the daily processing of dealership transactions. Reconcile all subsidiary ledgers to general ledger control balances monthly, or more often if needed. In some cases, maintain spreadsheets or other auxiliary sub-ledgers to supplement standard accounting software capabilities. Recommend and implement changes to continuously improve systems and financial performance. Oversee and monitor preparation of daily bank deposits compiled and reconciled from accounting reports and point of sale cash drawer media for all methods of payment. Monitor, control and insure the timely collection of customer accounts receivable and contracts in transit. Manage all aspects of inventory accounting, including valuation, internal controls and reporting procedures. Review and finalize all motorcycle sales transactions. Compile payroll information for submission to an external payroll service or process payrolls using accounting software functionality. Supervise compliance with motor vehicle regulations, the filing of all required reports, and the remittance of all payments on a timely basis. Comply with taxing authority requirements. Make timely deposits of required sales taxes and file all sales tax returns as required. Identify, investigate and correct errors. Audit and resolve any anomalies encountered in daily financial transactions as recorded by others in dealer management system modules, and insure the accuracy of daily transfers of transactions from dealer management system operating modules to the accounting module. Manage month-end close process and timing. Prepare and review monthly trial balances, general ledger detail postings, financial statements and other financial reports and statistics. Distribute reviewed financial reports on a timely basis to management together with narrative comments to assist in understanding important results and trends. Prepare special financial analyses as needed by management. Prepare certain monthly financial and statistical data to be used for online submission to the Harley-Davidson Dealer Dashboard. Qualifications and Job Requirements: 4-year degree with a major in accounting is required. 8 years minimum experience including at least 3 years of experience as a Controller or Accounting Manager for a medium size company. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Advanced proficiency with accounting software programs; Talon, Lightspeed or other dealer management systems experience is a plus. Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Ability to communicate effectively to resolve problems with other dealership employees, suppliers, Harley-Davidson representatives and governmental agencies. Benefits: Aggressive Pay Plans. Comprehensive Paid Training. Employee Discounts. 401K with Company Match. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. Voluntary Term Life, Short and Long-Term Disability. Accident, Critical Illness and Cancer Insurance. Flexible Spending Account access. Legal Shield and Identity Theft Shield. Competitive Vacation Time. Paul Veracka’s current family of Harley-Davidson dealerships include 9 of the top 25 volume Harley-Davidson dealerships (600+ total dealerships) in the country. Manchester Harley-Davidson (Manchester, NH) - #1 in New England High Octane Harley-Davidson (Billerica, MA) - #1 in Massachusetts Rockstar Harley-Davidson (Fort Myers, FL) - #1 in SW Florida Motown Harley-Davidson (Taylor, MI) - #1 in Michigan Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson (Sunrise, FL) - #1 Southeast Florida Palm Beach Harley-Davidson in (West Pa