Bring your skills to the 2020 Kenworth Dealer of the Year! Kenworth Sales Company, a 37-location Kenworth and Isuzu truck dealership group, is looking for a Corporate Controller to join our Salt Lake City, UT team!

Corporate Controller Job Summary

The primary function of the Corporate Controller is to lead the Accounting Department and support executive management and line managers throughout the Company.

** Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Co. is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

Corporate Controller Duties and Responsibilities

        • Organize and supervise dealership accounting policies, procedures, and standards.
        • Prepare, review, and distribute accurate and timely consolidated and stand-alone financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, dealership, and manufacturer standards.
        • Present financial statements and reports to senior management and stakeholders.
        • Assist upper management with the development of company-wide financial objectives and for profit and cost centers.
        • Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
        • Support the creation of business plans, budgets, and various forecasts.
        • Collaborate with other managers to support overall business objectives and strategic initiatives.
        • Supervise annual financial statement audit, tax preparation, and any state, local, federal tax, or other audits.
        • Establish and maintain a robust system of internal controls to safeguard the Company’s assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.

Qualifications

Proven experience in leading and managing a team of accounting professionals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members. Experience in performance management, including setting goals, providing feedback, and conducting performance evaluations. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure. Substantial experience with multiple-entity, consolidations, and lease accounting. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification preferred. Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. A combination of public accounting and previous controller experience preferred.

Working Conditions

This position involves both sedentary and other work. For part of the shift, s/he will work at a desk in an office setting, doing paperwork, typing, filing, and key entry on a Video Display Terminal. Extensive telephone and correspondence work required daily. For part of the shift, s/he will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees, and customers. May be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

BENEFITS

We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.

Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.