Overview

Controller

 

Avalanche Harley-Davidson is currently seeking a full-time Controller.  The position requires 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 utilizing a computerized dealership management system.  Knowledge of accounting theory, principles and procedures is a position requirement.  This is a very hands-on position responsible for the operation of all accounting related features of the dealership management system, the preparation of financial and statistical reports for dealership management.  Please feel free to respond; our employees are aware of this ad.
 
 
Key Result Areas

  • Cash Management, Receivables, Inventory, Payables & Regulatory Compliance
  • Accounting Processes and Systems
  • Auditing, Reporting & Financial Analysis

 
Major Duties and Responsibilities
 
Cash Management, Receivables, Inventory, Payables & Regulatory Compliance

  • 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 and manage daily bank reporting and cash positions.
  • 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 vehicle 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 all taxing authority requirements.  Make timely deposits of required sales taxes and file all sales tax returns as required.

 
Accounting Processes and Systems

  • 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.

Auditing, Reporting & Financial Analysis

  • 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.

 
Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Establish departmental work schedule, balancing the workloads of all employees.
  • Establish job assignments for all Accounting Department personnel within their skill levels.

 
Commitments

  • Treat all employees and customers fairly, courteously, with dignity and extraordinary respect.
  • Model superior customer service behavior for all service personnel by maintaining positive relationships with customers, employees and owner(s).
  • Handle all business dealings honestly and fairly.

 
Qualifications & Job Requirements

  • 4-year degree with a major in accounting is required.
  • 6 years minimum experience including at least 2 years of experience as a Controller for a small or medium size company.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with accounting software programs.
  • Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to resolve problems with other dealership employees, suppliers, and governmental agencies.

 

About Avalanche Harley-Davidson

This is your chance to join one of the fastest growing Harley-Davidson dealership groups in the United States and be a member of an industry leading team. Thank you for taking the time to send your resume and the interest you have shown in our company. Avalanche H-D is owned by the Veracka Family, who have celebrated success, in the Motorcycle Industry, for over 30 years. 

This is an exciting time as we continue to expand with acquisitions across the United States. With expansion come opportunities for top performing Team Members to grow their careers. We hire candidates from outside our company but also promote from within. We encourage everyone to achieve success, have fun and earn the rewards we offer.

We encourage training and performance improvement making tools available to you, through Harley-Davidson University (HDU). HDU offers some of the best on-line training programs in the industry. We believe that everyone continues to learn throughout their career and we encourage you to do the same, with the learning tools that we make available to you, only at Harley-Davidson.

Career advancement opportunities available based on merit.

Opportunities are available at all locations. Please inquire for more information.

Avalanche Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer.