Assistant Controller Fixed Operations

As a family-owned and operated company for more than 65 years McDonald Automotive Group is proud to serve Colorado with a legacy built on respect integrity growth hard work and trust. With three generations actively involved in our day-to-day operations we prioritize relationships over transactionswith our customers community partners and employees.

Our motto Doing Right Comes Naturally reflects our commitment to conducting business the right way. That commitment has earned recognition from our manufacturer partners including the Volvo Excellence Award from Volvo Cars the Magna Society Elite Award from Audi of America and the Presidents Club Award from Mazda North American Operations.

At McDonald Automotive Group exceptional experiences begin with exceptional people. Many of our team members have spent decades with us growing their careers and ultimately retiring as part of the McDonald legacy.

With nine automotive brands across 13 rooftops McDonald Automotive Group operates a centralized accounting team from our Volkswagen dealership on Broadway in Littleton.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller Fixed Operations to provide accounting leadership across a diverse portfolio that includes dealership real estate accounts receivable accounts payable collision operations wholesale auto parts and insurance-related entities.

Reporting directly to the Senior Controller this position will serve as a primary accounting partner for Service Managers Parts Managers collision leadership and other operational stakeholders. The Assistant Controller will help leaders interpret financial performance resolve operational accounting questions strengthen financial controls and maintain consistent accounting practices across assigned business areas.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting fundamentals with experience in inventory P&L analysis property or real-estate accounting team leadership and operational business partnership.

• Provide accounting oversight for assigned real-estate entities accounts receivable accounts payable collision operations wholesale parts operations and insurance-related entities.
• Serve as a primary accounting resource for Service Managers Parts Managers collision leadership and other operational partners.
• Review departmental and entity-level P&L statements expenses accruals and material variances.
• Translate financial results into clear actionable information for operational leaders.
• Identify financial risks unusual trends control gaps and opportunities to improve business performance.
• Maintain consistent processing standards and accounting practices across assigned operations.
• Provide backup leadership support to the broader accounting organization as needed.

• Oversee accounting controls and reconciliation processes for parts collision wholesale auto-parts and other assigned inventories.
• Review inventory adjustments aging reserves obsolescence write-offs and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Partner with operational leaders to strengthen inventory accuracy and reduce financial exposure.
• Oversee accounting related to dealership real estate property fixed assets capital expenditures depreciation and associated reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for property-related transactions and assigned assets.
• Support reporting and compliance requirements involving real estate property inventory and insurance-related entities.

• Lead and coordinate month-end close activities for assigned departments operations and entities.
• Review general-ledger activity journal entries account reconciliations accruals and supporting documentation.
• Ensure financial statements and management reports are accurate complete and submitted on schedule.
• Analyze P&L and balance-sheet variances and communicate relevant findings to the Senior Controller and operational leadership.
• Support consolidated financial reporting and other organizational reporting requirements.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of accounting issues.

• Provide leadership coaching and direction to assigned accounting managers and supporting team members.
• Establish clear expectations for accuracy timeliness workflow and accountability.
• Guide employees through complex transactions reconciliations month-end issues and operational escalations.
• Support employee development through regular coaching feedback and knowledge sharing.
• Reinforce consistent application of company policies accounting standards internal controls and documentation requirements.

• Ensure accounting systems are configured and used appropriately for assigned operations and entities.
• Evaluate workflows and implement improvements that strengthen accuracy timeliness consistency and accountability.
• Partner with HR Payroll and Accounting to ensure compensation and operational changes are reflected accurately.
• Coordinate and support internal external manufacturer insurance and compliance audits as required.
• Maintain consistent process documentation reconciliation standards and reporting timelines.

• At least three years of progressive accounting experience involving general-ledger accounting reconciliations month-end close and financial-statement analysis.
• Experience analyzing P&L performance and communicating financial results to operational leaders.
• Experience with inventory accounting reconciliation and financial controls.
• Experience with property real-estate fixed-asset or capital-expenditure accounting.
• Demonstrated experience supervising coaching or leading accounting employees.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-accounting leaders.
• Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership and operational oversight.

• Automotive retail or dealership accounting experience.
• Experience supporting service parts collision wholesale auto-parts insurance or comparable operations.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Controller Accounting Manager Senior Accountant or comparable accounting leader.
• Experience with Tekion CDK or another dealership management system.
• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field.
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA licensure.

• Join a stable family-owned organization with more than 65 years of Colorado history.
• Assume meaningful ownership across multiple business areas and entities.
• Partner directly with senior accounting and operational leaders.
• Develop accounting teams and influence financial performance across the organization.
• Contribute to a company that values integrity growth long-term relationships and doing business the right way.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $105000$130000 annually based on relevant experience technical expertise leadership capabilities and overall alignment with the position.

• Competitive 401K/401K Matching
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free Confidential Counseling
• PTO Accrual
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Employee Discounted Pricing on Parts Vehicles and Services

This position will remain open for at least three days and will close upon candidate selection.

McDonald Automotive Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process please email or call .