Controller

Overview

Palm Beach Harley-Davidson is currently seeking a full-time Controller. Palm Beach Harley-Davidson is one of six Harley-Davidson dealerships affiliated with The Motorcycle Company, which consistently perform as the leading group of high-volume dealers in the U.S. for new Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales.
 
This position is a great opportunity for someone with an interest and passion for motorcycles. 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.
 
Key Result Areas

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities
 
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.

Cash Management, Receivables, Inventory, Payroll & 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, 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.

 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.
• Prepare certain monthly financial and statistical data to be used for online submission to the Harley-Davidson Dealer Dashboard.TM

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.
•  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.