Controller - Baxter Auto

About the Role

At Baxter Shared Services, our mission is to create a powerhouse of high-impact teams and leaders, deliver an exceptional and unforgettable experience for every guest every time, elevate and grow our manufacturer brands in our markets, and operate with discipline and focus to achieve operational and financial success. We are challenging the norm when it comes to both the car buying process and the employee experience.

We value individuals who:

• Stay curious by seeking different perspectives, learning constantly, and adapting quickly
• Make it matter by maximizing impact and focusing on what matters most
• Win together by operating with a team-first perspective
• Are caring by genuinely caring for and supporting others
• Act with courage by choosing courage over comfort in their decisions and actions, even when it is hard to do

We encourage and support career development, job opportunities across multiple professions, an inclusive culture where everyone is a leader (from entry level up to general management), and an almost obsessive focus on the employee and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store accounting team including coaching, developing, performance management, and quarterly check-ins
• Prepare all financial statements in accordance with guidelines within each manufacturer’s format and timelines
• Ensure all manufacturer accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, interest protection, and co-op advertising are current and accurate
• Review, investigate, and maintain the general ledger and schedule accounts
• Collaborate and partner with store leaders across all segments of the business to address and correct all discrepancies
• Act as a liaison with external auditors and tax professionals during annual audits and tax filings
• Provide financial insights and support decision-making processes by effectively partnering and communicating with store leaders
• Manage all assets including reconciliations, parts inventory, vehicle inventory, cash on hand, frozen capital reporting, cash flow opportunities like CIT, open ROs, open parts tickets, and receivables
• Review the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure proper recording per GAAP
• Interpret financial statements and trend analysis, and partner timely with the General Manager on potential issues and opportunities
• Strategically partner with the General Manager to build the annual forecast for the store
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or 5+ years in accounting experience
• Knowledge of modern, innovative accounting and finance models, tools, practices, platforms, and approaches
• Accounting & finance data analytics experience
• Strong collaboration and communication capabilities to develop and maintain partnerships internally and externally
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance laws
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of leadership and shared services
• Strong business acumen, strategic agility, and operational execution capabilities
• Excellent written communication, time management, detail orientation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle

Benefits

• Market-leading medical plans including PPO, HSA, and FSA options
• Multiple Dental (includes orthodontics) and Vision plans
• Varying Vacation and Sick Leave available from Day 1
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave available from Day 1
• 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 1 year and immediate eligibility at age 18
• Short- and Long-Term Disability options
• Accident and Critical Illness Plans
• Basic Life, Pet, Legal, & Identity Insurance
• Training and Development Opportunities for all employees
• Extensive Employee Discounts: Vehicle purchases, parts, service, hotels, travel, and more
• Educational Reimbursement for general and specialized technical automotive degrees
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day

Schedule

Flexible full-time hours; Monday-Friday