Financial Reporting Analyst

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is an international, Fortune 250 company with approximately $20 billion in annual revenues. We own and operate 259 automotive dealerships, 335 franchises and 39 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 35 brands of automobiles. We are seeking to hire a Financial Reporting Analyst to join our Financial Reporting team. The position reports to the Manager of Financial Reporting, and is located at its corporate headquarters in Houston, TX.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Life & Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid  vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities

• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings for the Company’s Form 10-Q/K, including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A
• Assist with preparation of quarterly earnings release and earnings call script
• Tie out, as needed, of investor relations materials
• Assist, as necessary, with corporate responsibility reporting
• Assist with preparation of annual Proxy Statement
• Assist with preparation, as necessary, of any of Group 1’s 1933 Act filings (e.g., Forms S-1, S-3 and S-8)
• Preparation of quarterly financial statement disclosure checklists
• Preparation of census and other governmental reporting requirements
• Assist with financial statement analytics (e.g. Debt, Equity and Stock Compensation)
• Assist with continuous process improvement projects
• Assist in technical accounting and other special assignments as needed

Desired Qualifications:

• Detail oriented with a working knowledge of financial reporting and disclosure requirements
• Working knowledge of Oracle FCCS/HFM and SmartView queries.
• Working knowledge of a cloud-based SEC reporting software (Workiva, Active    Disclosure, etc.)
• Experience utilizing disclosure checklists and applying the guidance to new and/or existing disclosures
• Team oriented and self-motivated, and a leader by example
• Able to interact and communicate effectively with various groups within the organization (i.e., Tax, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations, etc.)
• Able to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines and team goals

The candidate should have at a minimum:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a finance degree with an accounting emphasis
• Certification as a public accountant or working towards certification
• One to two years of relevant experience in public accounting or financial reporting
• A firm understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles

If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. Apply today or refer a qualified friend.

*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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