Financial Reporting Manager

About Asbury

Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World report.

The Manager of Financial Reporting and SOX will play an important role in the financial reporting team and assist in various aspects of external SEC reporting, technical accounting, and SOX matters. The role requires a solid understanding of US GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirements and the ability to communicate technical accounting positions to our financial executives and auditors. The Manager of Financial Reporting and SOX will have two direct reports and be reporting directly to the Senior Director, Financial Reporting.

The position is based in our Duluth, GA office and a hybrid work arrangement (one to two days per week remote) provides the opportunity to interact with senior and executive management on a regular basis. Asbury is relocating its corporate headquarters to Sandy Springs, GA in Fall of 2025. Upon completion of our headquarters' relocation, the Manager of Financial Reporting and SOX will be based in our Sandy Springs, GA office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings and related earnings releases, including preparation and review of supporting work papers.
• Assist with the preparation of all special financial statement requirements (8-K, debt offerings, equity offerings, etc.).
• Research and document the Company's position on technical accounting matters.
• Assist in the adoption of new accounting standards.
• Assist with the accounting for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley requirements with a focus on identifying key risks and ensuring that adequate controls are in place
• Support quarterly reviews and the annual audit by our external audit firm.
• Monitor technical developments (SEC and FASB), including interpreting requirements and developing an implementation plan to meet those requirements.
• Prepare the Company's cash flow statement each quarterly reporting period.
• Manage the lease certification process and maintain our lease management software (LeaseQuery), prepare monthly lease related journal entries and annual disclosures.
• Assist the Director of Financial Reporting with equity, stock compensation, interest rate swaps, investments, revenue recognition and other accounting matters.
• Assist the Director of Financial Reporting with the annual impairment testing of the Company's goodwill and franchise rights intangible assets.
• Prepare work papers supporting key monthly close process and analyses.
• Maintain the Company's Policies & Procedures manual and delegation of authority matrix.
• Oversee XBRL tagging of required SEC filings for completeness and accuracy.

Education:

• BS in Accounting and/or Master of Accountancy
• CPA is required

Experience:

• 4-6 years of recent public accounting experience with a track record of increasing responsibility
• Experience with financial reporting of SEC registrants
• Experience with Workiva or OneStream a plus
• Big Four experience preferred

Skills / Characteristics:

• The highest ethical standards
• Excellent analytical, organizational and leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - able to discuss issues at all levels of the organization
• Ability to both lead and work as a member of a team
• Deep and broad knowledge of US GAAP accounting and SEC financial reporting rules
• A strong work ethic and ability to work in a collegial work environment

Pay and Recognition:

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Deferred Holiday Pay Match
• Paid training
• Stock Awards (select management and front-line team member's eligible)

Insurance / Retirement:

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health savings
• Flex spending accounts (tax free)
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
• 401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System

Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:

• Student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
• Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

INDMANAGER

Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Other details

• Job Family Finance Systems and Tax
• Pay Type Salary

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