Controller

Jackson Group Peterbilt is seeking a high-performing controller to support our thriving and rapidly growing, multi-state, truck dealership. This exciting position will play a crucial role in our ever-evolving corporate accounting department as we seek to improve processes, implement new systems, and better support every aspect of the business.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Jackson Group Peterbilt operates dealerships in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. As Peterbilt’s fifth largest dealer group and recipient of the prestigious Dealer of the Year award, Jackson Group prides itself on quality and delivering the best-in-class customer experience.

The successful candidate must be a superb team player who collaborates daily with the CFO, CAO, and other controllers to effectively direct the efforts of staff accountants and large accounts receivable/ accounts payable teams. The successful candidate must accept and embrace change as a consistent feature of the work environment. They will be expected to continually challenge the status quo and constantly think outside the box.

We do not micromanage! You must have the ability self-teach, work autonomously, and be exceptionally self-driven. You will have a set of expectations, the necessary tools, and the support of management and your team members, but it will ultimately be incumbent upon you to utilize your skills, talents, and creativity to meet objectives and thrive.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements for multiple companies, including detailed review of expense accounts, trend analysis, and projections.
• Supervise Accounting Personnel.
• Interact with Executive Team.
• Analyze and review trends and provide meaningful insights.
• Prepare and post manual journal entries to the general ledger.
• Validate and execute bank wire and ACH payments.
• Monitor and manage intercompany and related-party transactions and balances.
• Monitor new accounting guidance, analyze impacts to the company, and communicate to executive team. Help develop systems to incorporate such changes into accounting processes.
• Produce and distribute various daily, weekly, and monthly management reports.
• Play a key role in the management, facilitation, and completion of the annual financial statement audit.
• Manage and facilitate other routine audits, such as 401K, workers compensation, sales and use tax, etc.
• Cross-train with other controllers and accountants to cover duties during absences.
• Analyze consolidated invoices and contracts for proper allocation of expenses to locations and departments.
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and file various tax returns (sales/use tax, gross receipts, FET, etc.)
• Assist with the maintenance of the company’s credit card programs, including review and posting of monthly transactions.
• Assist with certain payroll and HR matters as they relate to accounting.
• Take on other responsibilities and prepare ad hoc analyses as requested by the executive team.
• Manage teams and processes with a progressive mind-set continuously analyzing current processes and internal controls and ways to improve them.

• At least 5 years prior related work experience, including experience with common ERP or accounting systems.
• Experience implementing new ERP systems, major accounting tools, and/or software platforms is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, especially accrual-basis accounting, the matching principle, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and lease accounting (ASC 840 and 842), inventory and fixed asset accounting.
• CPA and/or CGMA is preferred but not required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills a must (Pivot tables, xlookups, Power Query, other advanced functions)
• Ability to quickly learn and maneuver in systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed, highly organized, and able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must respect and be able to consistently meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, operations, and other support teams.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak times, such as month-end accounting close, year-end audit, and integration of new locations and businesses.
• A positive attitude and teamwork mentality are required!
• A Master's or Bachelors's degree in accounting or finance is highly preferred.
• Experience with CDK Drive is a plus.
• Database experience (e.g. MS Access, PostgreSQL) is a plus.