Operations Controller
Posted on: 23 Mar 2021
La Vergne, TN
Job Description
Job Description
PGW Auto Glass, a large automotive aftermarket distributor has an immediate opening for an Operations Controller. PGW AG is part of LKQ Corporation, the largest provider of aftermarket collision replacement products, recycled OEM products and refurbished OEM collision replacement products. LKQ is also a leading distributor of paint and body shop supplies.
The Operations Controller assists the PGW Controller in providing financial support to PGW locations throughout North America.
* Assists in the review and preparation of internal/external financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
* Coordinates the work performed by plant level accounting staff ensuring that it conforms to accounting procedures and is consistent across PGW an ultimately the ret of the Company.
* Acts as the key link between the field and the Financial Services Center (FSC) in resolving inquiries by the field to the FSC regarding particular postings or transactions in the general ledger.
* Supports PGW management in resolving questions regarding payroll, Accounts Payable, or other transactions that post into financial statements.
* Is or evolves into the subject matter expert with respect to the Management systems used within LKQ.
* Assists the Controller with submitting monthly projections, key statistical data and other requests that emit from the corporate office.
* Supports PGW and management/leadership in the preparation of the annual budgets.
* Participates in the monthly business review process.
* Provides assistance with financial analysis of existing operations as well as prospective acquisition candidates.
* Conducts periodic internal control reviews at the branch operations.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree is required in Accounting or related field with three to five years' experience, including experience with GAAP analysis. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow, and excellent computer skills with a mastery of Excel. Oracle and COGNOS experience is a plus. The position requires approximately 10% travel.
We offer:
* Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* 401k with Generous Company Match
* Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
* Short Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
Position Type
Full-time
LKQ Corporation
Chicago, IL
LKQ Corporation is an American provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles. As of 2018, it was #300 on the Fortune 500 list. In March of 2017, Dominick P. Zarcone was selected to become the new President and Chief Executive Office.
LKQ was initially formed in 1998 through the combination of a number of wholesale recycled products businesses located in Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. We subsequently expanded through internal development and over 220 acquisitions of aftermarket, recycled, refurbished, and remanufactured product suppliers and manufacturers; self service retail businesses; and specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories suppliers. Our most significant acquisitions include:
• 2007 acquisition of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., which, at the time of acquisition, was the leading domestic distributor of aftermarket products, including collision replacement products, paint products, refurbished steel bumpers, bumper covers and alloy wheels.
• 2011 acquisition of Euro Car Parts Holdings Limited ("ECP"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company operating in the United Kingdom. This acquisition allowed us to expand our operations into the European automotive aftermarket business.
• 2013 acquisition of Sator Beheer B.V. ("Sator"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company based in the Netherlands, with operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France. This acquisition allowed us to further expand our geographic presence into continental Europe.
• 2014 acquisition of Keystone Specialty, which expanded our product offering and increased our addressable market to include specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories.
• On December 22, 2015, LKQ announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the holding company of Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia
• S.p.A (“Rhiag”), a leading pan-European business-to-business distributor of aftermarket spare parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Rhiag has operations in Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Poland and Spain. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2016 and is subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals.
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IndustryAutomotive
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No. of Employees45,500
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Website
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Jobs Posted10485
