Corporate Controller in Ithaca, NY

This position is an onsite role with a Mega Dealership in Ithaca NY, with a maximum growth potential.
Our expanding company offers room for opportunity.
You will have all the benefits of a major corporation with a small family operated business feel.
Job Summary: Maguire Automotive Group is a multi-franchise automotive dealership located in Central and Western NY.
The Corporate Controller reports directly to the CFO and will oversee the Corporate Accounting department for the company.
Key responsibilities of management of all corporate functions including, but not limited to, oversight of the general ledgers, daily cash management, A/P, A/R.
and project management.
Additional responsibilities include working with all levels of management to provide sales and expense analysis supporting opportunities for improved profitability in all areas.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties as assigned) Interprets the financial statement and the daily operating control (DOC) regularly and informs CFO of developing trends.
Works with Controllers to audit financial statements monthly according to dealership guidelines and within each manufacturer's format and time frame.
Ensures that all manufacturer accounts are current and accurate.
Maintains a working relationship with all platform personnel to maintain accurate financial reporting Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts for the dealership.
Provides department managers with detailed financial and management reports.
Maintains an effective cash management system to handle daily cash needs, forecast cash funds and make recommendations for the profitable use of excess cash.
Directs assessment of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
Reviews the general ledger and scheduled accounts.
Notes any unusual entries and investigates.
Stays abreast of tax code revisions and advises CFO regarding any operational adjustments needed to accommodate revisions.
Ensures compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including filing and/or maintaining of required forms, payroll taxes and deposits, income taxes, sales and use taxes, retirement plan records etc.
Manages the dealership computer system to maximize utilization.
Coordinates annual audit (or review).
Work with Controllers to ensure that all office personnel are using proper accounting procedures and maintaining accurate records and analyses and supervises the preparation of all information for the CPA to minimize audit or review costs.
Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting throughout the dealership.
Assimilates necessary documents for procurement projects as needed.
Attends meetings as needed.
Required Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree (B.
A.
) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements: Supervise daily activities of corporate accounting team to include General Ledger accounting, A/P, A/R, Floor Plan review, and other accounting tasks.
Location: Corporate Headquarters; 318 Elmira Road Ithaca NY