Assistant Controller - Honda of Serramonte

We need to output HTML fragment with headings

for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Also remove "Learn more: https://..." maybe considered application instructions? It's a link to benefits; but it's not application instruction; but it's maybe extra. The instruction: remove application instructions. The "Learn more: https://jobs.sonicautomotive.com/benefits" is not an application instruction but a link; could be considered extra but not required. Might keep? Safer to drop it as it's not substantive content about job. Also "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines." is EEO boilerplate, remove. We need to parse content. Job Description Summary paragraph: "The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the dealership’s accounting and financial operations. This role helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and timely reporting of financial results. The Assistant Controller partners with department leaders to support business objectives, improve processes, and maintain strong internal controls within a fast-paced automotive dealership environment." That's prose about role; could go under About the role. Responsibilities list: bullet points after "Responsibilities:" then list. Qualifications: after "Qualifications" then bullet list. Additional Requirements: after "Additional Requirements:" bullet list. Additional Information: includes Compensation and Schedule and What We Offer (benefits). Also "Compensation: $115,000 to $132,000 Salary (The Assistant Controller position has a pay scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include salaried annual compensation of between $115,000 and $132,000.)" So we have pay info. Schedule: "Schedule: Full Time Monday through Friday May work weekends/holiday as needed for closing." What We Offer: list of benefits. Thus sections: About the role (from summary), Responsibilities, Qualifications (maybe combine qualifications and additional requirements? The instruction: use headings for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have qualifications and additional requirements (like driver's license, work authorization). Could treat "Qualifications" heading for the qualifications list, and "Requirements" heading for additional requirements (driver's license etc). Skills maybe not separate; we could embed skills within qualifications. But we should only create sections when there is real specific content. We have content for Qualifications (list). We have content for Requirements (additional requirements). We have Benefits (What We Offer). We have Pay (Compensation). We have Schedule. We have About the role (summary). Responsibilities we have. Thus we will output sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not include Skills if no specific skills list separate; we have skills mentioned in qualifications but that's okay. Now format: Use

for each heading. Then content: For prose use

. For lists use

• . We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep each bullet exactly as in posting. Let's extract bullets. Responsibilities bullets (as per text): - Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, schedules, and management reports. - Support daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, cash management, and general ledger reconciliations. - Ensure compliance with company policies, manufacturer requirements, accounting standards, and internal controls. - Review and reconcile dealership transactions, including vehicle sales, service operations, parts inventory, and warranty receivables. - Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. - Support audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries. - Partner with department managers to analyze financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support operational efficiency. - Lead, coach, and develop the Business Office team to drive operational excellence, financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service. Note there is no period after last? It ends with a period. Qualifications bullets: - 3+ years of accounting experience within an automotive dealership environment. - Bachelor’s degree in accounting a plus. - Strong knowledge of dealership accounting practices, financial reporting, and internal control procedures. - Experience with dealership management systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, or similar) and Microsoft Excel. - Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions. - Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. - Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment. Additional Requirements bullets: - Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. - Ability to successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and drug screening. Benefits (What We Offer) bullets: - Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage - Company-paid life insurance - 401(k) retirement plan with company match (Traditional and Roth options) - Generous paid time off and paid parental leave - Ongoing training and professional development to support career growth - A collaborative, performance-driven work environment Pay: The posting says "Salary: $115,000 - $132,000" and later "Compensation: $115,000 to $132,000 Salary (The Assistant Controller position has a pay scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include salaried annual compensation of between $115,000 and $132,000.)" We need to preserve all substantive info; we can combine into a paragraph: "Salary range: $115,000 - $132,000." Also note the description about pay scale. Could include that sentence: "Wages include salaried annual compensation of between $115,000 and $132,000." Might be redundant but we should keep. Let's include both: maybe a paragraph: "Salary: $115,000 - $132,000. The Assistant Controller position has a pay scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include salaried annual compensation of between $115,000 and $132,000." Schedule: "Schedule: Full Time Monday through Friday May work weekends/holiday as needed for closing." We can put as paragraph. About the role: use the summary paragraph. Now ensure we don't include any boilerplate like EEO etc. Now produce HTML fragment. We must not include or . Just the fragment. Let's craft:

  About the role

  The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the dealership’s accounting and financial operations. This role helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and timely reporting of financial results. The Assistant Controller partners with department leaders to support business objectives, improve processes, and maintain strong internal controls within a fast-paced automotive dealership environment.

  Responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, schedules, and management reports.
  • Support daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, cash management, and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, manufacturer requirements, accounting standards, and internal controls.
  • Review and reconcile dealership transactions, including vehicle sales, service operations, parts inventory, and warranty receivables.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Support audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
  • Partner with department managers to analyze financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support operational efficiency.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Business Office team to drive operational excellence, financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service.

  Qualifications

  • 3+ years of accounting experience within an automotive dealership environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of dealership accounting practices, financial reporting, and internal control procedures.
  • Experience with dealership management systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

  Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Ability to successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including background check, motor vehicle record (MVR) review, and drug screening.

  Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
  • Ongoing training and professional development to support career growth
  • A collaborative, performance-driven work environment

  Pay

  Salary: $115,000 - $132,000. The Assistant Controller position has a pay scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include salaried annual compensation of between $115,000 and $132,000.

  Schedule

  Schedule: Full Time Monday through Friday May work weekends/holiday as needed for closing.

  Check for any duplicated content: we have not included the "Job Description Summary" heading; we used About the role. We removed "Explore what a rewarding future with Sonic Automotive, Inc, could look like!" maybe that's fluff but it's part of the intro; but it's not substantive? It's marketing fluff; but we could keep as part of About the role? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. The fluff is still part of posting; but it's not essential? It's not boilerplate; it's promotional. Might be considered substantive? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. That fluff is not those. So we could keep it. However we already have About the role paragraph from the summary; we could prepend that fluff sentence. Let's see: At Honda of Serramonte, part of the Sonic Automotive family, you’ll discover the tools, support, and opportunities needed to build and advance your career. With over 100 dealerships nationwide, Sonic Automotive is committed to more than just selling vehicles—we’re dedicated to helping you succeed and investing in your long-term growth. Explore what a rewarding future with Sonic Automotive, Inc, could look like! That's three sentences. Could be included as part of About the role. It's not duplicated. Let's add them before the summary paragraph. Thus About the role paragraph(s)