Controller - (Albuquerque) in Albuquerque, New Mexico For Sale

Job Scope This position provides leadership and direction for the financial activities of the Auction. The Controller is the trusted advisor to the General Manager and Auction Senior Management in all areas of Finance and Administration and is the liaison between the Auction and Market/Corporate management. The Controller is responsible for the accuracy of financial information, revenue posting, and purchasing activities. The Controller is the leader of the Finance, Purchasing, and Posting teams at the auction. Key Responsibilities Effectively lead the Finance team, including Posting & Procurement personnel where applicable, and provide regular communication and feedback. Focus on developing/training staff and ensuring high levels of employee engagement. Prepare and review monthly financial statements to present to General Manager, Auction management team, and market leadership. Lead monthly close process which includes the processing of necessary journal entries and performing the required accrual analysis. Ensure accuracy and timelines with adherence to the 3 day month-end deadline. Build strong relationships with other areas of the auction in order to provide business leadership and partnering within areas such as Reconditioning, Collections, Front Office, Operations, and Other Administrative functions. Direct Auction management in fully understanding and achieving targets related to KPIs as well as other efficiency metrics. Analyze and report Financial Results and partner with Senior Management, Market leadership, and Corporate personnel to improve operating results. Ensure all auction accounting procedures, records, and reports conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Assist in the preparation, review, and presentation of monthly & quarterly Forecasts, annual Budgets, and long term financial plans. Develop and implement goals, policies, priorities and procedures relating to Financial Management, Forecasting, Budgeting, and Accounting. Provide mentoring for all functional managers to promote understanding of Finance, Financial Tools, and the impact their areas have on auction results. Work with other department managers to ensure all internal controls are adhered to and financial statements are fairly and accurately presented. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting systems and assist internal and external auditors in performing reviews and audits of accounting records. Competencies Focus on Customer - Promoting and living customer service as a value. Ensuring that the (internal or external) customers needs are a driving force behind priorities, decisions, processes, and activities Drive Results - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and sense of urgency for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed Develop Self and/or Others - Planning and supporting the development of knowledge, skills, and abilities to fulfill current or future job responsibilities more effectively Champion Change - Actively engaging and supporting change and innovation by communicating the future-state, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful Value Others - Gaining other peoples trust by doing the right thing, demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, supporting an inclusive work environment and acting in accordance with legal, moral, ethical, professional, and organizational guidelines in support of our values. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. CPA certification or MBA preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and interaction skills required. Effective and competent management, accounting, and organizational skills required. Excellent computer and software knowledge essential, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Oracle, Hyperion, and AS400 knowledge preferred. Knowledge of Finance, Accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections. Demonstrated strength in performing ad hoc analysis and short and long term budgeting and forecasting. Strong time management skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines. Willing ness to work a flexible schedule. Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in positions with increasing responsibilities required. Assistant Controller or Controller experience preferred. Experience in the automobile or Auction industry desirable. Cox Automotive, Inc. is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale and e-commerce solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. Committed to open choice and dedicated to strong partnerships, the Cox Automotive family includes Manheim, Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Dealertrack, vAuto, Xtime, NextGear Capital and a host of other brands. The global company has nearly 30,000 team members in more than 200 locations and is partner to more than 40,000 auto dealers, as well as most major automobile manufacturers, while engaging US consumer car buyers with the most recognized media brands in the industry. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., an Atlanta-based company with revenues of more than $17 billion and approximately 50,000 employees. Cox Enterprises other major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Media Group. For more information about Cox Automotive, please visit www.coxautoinc.com Company Description:Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. With revenues of more than $17 billion and approximately 55,000 employees, the company's major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications (cable television distribution, high-speed Internet access, telephone, home security and automation, commercial telecommunications and advertising solutions); Cox Automotive (automotive-related auctions, financial services, media and software solutions); and Cox Media Group (television and radio stations, digital media, newspapers and advertising sales rep firms). The company's major national brands include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, Savings.com and Valpak. At Cox Enterprises we innovate and evolve in alignment to a set of values that remain constant. Year to year. Person to person.Our Core Values: Our employees are our most important resource. We are committed to having a diverse workforce. Our customers are our lifeblood. We embrace new technologies. We invest in new business opportunities. We believe its good business to be good citizens. We are committed to helping shape a better worldAt Cox we believe that bold action and staying true to our values has enabled us to create a thriving business. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
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