Manager, External Reporting -

**Must be at least 18 years old to be considered.**

Overview:

Description of Position:

Responsible for managing the financial and external reporting process, as well as the accounting for acquisitions and divestitures.

Organizational Relationships:              

The position collaborates with various corporate departments including Consolidations, Corporate Accounting, Planning, Treasury, IT, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Development, Legal, and External Auditors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review tie out of quarterly and annual financial reports to be filed with the SEC, including press releases, registration statements, MD&A, financial statements, and accompanying footnotes, and other supplemental information; and ensure such reports comply with GAAP and SEC reporting standards.
• Collaborate with the Investor Relations department to ensure financial data and supplemental information provided in earnings release and related materials are adequately supported.
• Manage preparation of 401k financial statements by working with the Benefits Department to ensure disclosures are complete and accurate and the Form 5500 is filed timely.
• Assist with gathering financial information from various corporate and region departments, maintain quarterly reporting schedule, and monitor progress against reporting cycle milestones.
• Prepare and review supporting workpapers for financial statement footnote disclosures and MD&A disclosures and ensure SOX compliance.
• Prepare and review various monthly/quarterly analyses including inventory valuation reserve and EPS calculations, as well as goodwill and equity roll forwards.
• Oversee acquisition and divestiture accounting for newly acquired and divested stores, including analysis, journal entries, and related account reconciliations and roll forwards.
• Assist in audit process including managing request lists, preparing schedules and communicating with external auditors.
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding and stay abreast of changes to GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Research and evaluate technical accounting issues and the related impact to the company’s financial statements.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and implementation of accounting policies and related internal controls as new accounting issues arise.
• Manage and train the Senior of External Reporting including performing periodic performance evaluations.
• Assist with XBRL tagging of financial statements and disclosures.
• Assist with preparation of various deliverables for Audit Committee.
• Perform special accounting projects as assigned

Qualifications Mandatory:

• 4-year degree in accounting
• CPA with 4-5 years of related work experience
• Experience with public company/SEC reporting
• Strong understanding of financial statements and footnote disclosures
• Solid current working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and SEC regulations
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong time management, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, etc.

Qualifications Preferred:                                                    

• Hyperion and Essbase systems experience
• Workiva experience
• XBRL experience

Next Possible Position: 

• Senior Manager – External Reporting
• Corporate Accounting / Consolidations
• Financial Planning
• Finance Operations
• Internal Audit/Compliance Audit

AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.

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AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.