Murphy Auto Group
Corporate Controller Job Description
Murphy Auto Group (MAG) is a dynamic organization consisting of multiple dealerships and
ancillary businesses. Servant leadership is at the core of our corporate culture.
We believe in providing our employees with a greater span of responsibility, the ability to make
decisions, and access to experts within MAG to help you build your skills and experiences. Our
approach provides employees with the ability to innovate and be a significant contributor starting
with their first day on the job.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual who will oversee the company's financial
records and account personnel. You will be responsible for maintaining all procedures and
controls related to the company's financial accounts.
Interaction
This position interacts regularly with the Controllers, Market Controllers, Operations Managers,
and the Executive Team.
Responsibilities • Reviews Financial Statement monthly, according to dealership guidelines and within
each manufacturer's format and time frame as per GAAP. Ensures all manufacturer
accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, and Co-Op are current and accurate. • Reviews and approves all variance reports, workbooks and any other requested
information at E.O.M. • Interprets and reports the Financial Statement to the executive team. • Reviews weekly Top Ten reports and follows up on outstanding items. Reports any
anomalies to the executive team. • Responsible for expense management and maintaining liquidity. • Responsible for producing and monitoring forecast / budget reports for all dealerships. • Reviews the Trial Balance, General Ledger and All Scheduled Accounts monthly noting
any unusual entries and follows up with the controllers. • Reviews the monthly reconciliation of General Ledger accounts with outside sources to
ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable, and floor plan
payable. Follows up on aged outstanding items and reports to the executive team any
anomalies. • Actively coaching controllers and ensures they are using proper Accounting Procedures
and maintaining accurate records and analysis. • 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 including effective internal controls. • Maintain communication with the Executive Team regarding material items that fall
outside the normal course of business • Maintains all debt and distribution schedules. • Responsible for training and development of HR and Payroll manager.
Qualifications • Bachelor's in Accounting or 5 - 7 years of related experience • Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) • GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred though not required • Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills • The ability to be a partner to operations • Five years of experience in a dealership office management role • Ability to explain technical financial information in an understandable manner • Excellent communication skills
Top Focus Areas • Control Framework • Expense Management • Fixed Asset Management • Developing - Mentoring & Coaching Staff • Establishing a strategic partnership with operations leadership • Streamline processes and add efficiency to current process • Cash Management
Murphy Auto Group (MAG) is a dynamic organization consisting of multiple dealerships and
ancillary businesses. Servant leadership is at the core of our corporate culture.
We believe in providing our employees with a greater span of responsibility, the ability to make
decisions, and access to experts within MAG to help you build your skills and experiences. Our
approach provides employees with the ability to innovate and be a significant contributor starting
with their first day on the job.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual who will oversee the company's financial
records and account personnel. You will be responsible for maintaining all procedures and
controls related to the company's financial accounts.
Interaction
This position interacts regularly with the Controllers, Market Controllers, Operations Managers,
and the Executive Team.
Responsibilities • Reviews Financial Statement monthly, according to dealership guidelines and within
each manufacturer's format and time frame as per GAAP. Ensures all manufacturer
accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, and Co-Op are current and accurate. • Reviews and approves all variance reports, workbooks and any other requested
information at E.O.M. • Interprets and reports the Financial Statement to the executive team. • Reviews weekly Top Ten reports and follows up on outstanding items. Reports any
anomalies to the executive team. • Responsible for expense management and maintaining liquidity. • Responsible for producing and monitoring forecast / budget reports for all dealerships. • Reviews the Trial Balance, General Ledger and All Scheduled Accounts monthly noting
any unusual entries and follows up with the controllers. • Reviews the monthly reconciliation of General Ledger accounts with outside sources to
ensure proper bank reconciliation, reserve accounts, factory payable, and floor plan
payable. Follows up on aged outstanding items and reports to the executive team any
anomalies. • Actively coaching controllers and ensures they are using proper Accounting Procedures
and maintaining accurate records and analysis. • 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 including effective internal controls. • Maintain communication with the Executive Team regarding material items that fall
outside the normal course of business • Maintains all debt and distribution schedules. • Responsible for training and development of HR and Payroll manager.
Qualifications • Bachelor's in Accounting or 5 - 7 years of related experience • Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) • GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred though not required • Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills • The ability to be a partner to operations • Five years of experience in a dealership office management role • Ability to explain technical financial information in an understandable manner • Excellent communication skills
Top Focus Areas • Control Framework • Expense Management • Fixed Asset Management • Developing - Mentoring & Coaching Staff • Establishing a strategic partnership with operations leadership • Streamline processes and add efficiency to current process • Cash Management