About Us
Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250leader in global automotive retail operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S. Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience including vehicle sales financing aftersales service and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve Group 1 is investing in the people technology and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees.
At Group 1 our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted challenged and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity transparency professionalism teamwork and respect you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward. Overview
The Manager of Corporate Accounting is responsible for overseeing key corporate accounting functions and supporting the monthly and quarterly close processes. This role will lead a team of accounting professionals while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency maintain strong internal controls and support the Companys financial reporting and compliance requirements.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical accounting expertise leadership capabilities and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced multi-entity environment.
Responsibilities
Lead coach and develop a team of accounting professionals fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement
Provide performance management feedback and development opportunities for team members
Oversee corporate accounting activities ensuring timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly close processes
Ensure accurate preparation review and approval of balance sheet accounts reconciliations balance sheet analytics and corporate results reviews
Manage corporate journal entries and submissions to the Consolidations team
Oversee accounting and analysis for self-funded medical reserves
Manage accounting and quarterly review of Property & Casualty (P&C) reserves including coordination with Legal Risk Management and external stakeholders
Ensure reserve methodologies are applied consistently and supported by appropriate analysis
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and U.S. GAAP
Oversee governance processes including Delegation of Authority updates and user access reviews
Support internal and external audits ensuring timely completion of audit requests
Serve as a key liaison with Legal F&I Tax Consolidations and Internal Audit teams
Coordinate accounting activities across multiple entities and functional areas
Support compensation-related accounting including bonus accruals and executive compensation
Prepare and present financial analyses reporting and Board-level materials to senior leadership including preparation of Board materials
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have:
- Hold an active CPA license or be CPA-eligible with a path to obtaining their license.
- A working knowledge of Oracle ERP Oracle Smart View and FCCS Consolidation Software
- An intermediate knowledge of Microsoft software products particularly Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Experience utilizing AI tools such as ChatGPT in accounting workflows.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other protected status. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening.
Required Experience:
Manager
About UsGroup 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250leader in global automotive retail operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S. Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experie...
About Us
Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250leader in global automotive retail operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S. Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience including vehicle sales financing aftersales service and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve Group 1 is investing in the people technology and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees.
At Group 1 our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted challenged and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity transparency professionalism teamwork and respect you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward. Overview
The Manager of Corporate Accounting is responsible for overseeing key corporate accounting functions and supporting the monthly and quarterly close processes. This role will lead a team of accounting professionals while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency maintain strong internal controls and support the Companys financial reporting and compliance requirements.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical accounting expertise leadership capabilities and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced multi-entity environment.
Responsibilities
Lead coach and develop a team of accounting professionals fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement
Provide performance management feedback and development opportunities for team members
Oversee corporate accounting activities ensuring timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly close processes
Ensure accurate preparation review and approval of balance sheet accounts reconciliations balance sheet analytics and corporate results reviews
Manage corporate journal entries and submissions to the Consolidations team
Oversee accounting and analysis for self-funded medical reserves
Manage accounting and quarterly review of Property & Casualty (P&C) reserves including coordination with Legal Risk Management and external stakeholders
Ensure reserve methodologies are applied consistently and supported by appropriate analysis
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and U.S. GAAP
Oversee governance processes including Delegation of Authority updates and user access reviews
Support internal and external audits ensuring timely completion of audit requests
Serve as a key liaison with Legal F&I Tax Consolidations and Internal Audit teams
Coordinate accounting activities across multiple entities and functional areas
Support compensation-related accounting including bonus accruals and executive compensation
Prepare and present financial analyses reporting and Board-level materials to senior leadership including preparation of Board materials
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have:
- Hold an active CPA license or be CPA-eligible with a path to obtaining their license.
- A working knowledge of Oracle ERP Oracle Smart View and FCCS Consolidation Software
- An intermediate knowledge of Microsoft software products particularly Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Experience utilizing AI tools such as ChatGPT in accounting workflows.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other protected status. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening.
Required Experience:
Manager
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