Job Description:

**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    Company OverviewAutoNation, 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. BenefitsClick here to learn more about our Benefits.Join us as we pave the way to moving our company, our communities and our industry forward. Apply today at a location near you or wherever you dream the road will take you.  AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.