Automotive Dealership Controller
About The Position
Dealership Accounting teams are essential partners in the success of Lithia & Driveway (LAD), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in North America. With a strong focus on collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement, LAD offers the tools and support needed to build a rewarding accounting career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The company's mission is "Growth Powered by People," and they are propelled by their colleagues and preferred by their customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of their markets. Their success is fueled by four core values: Earning Customers for Life, Improving Constantly, Taking Personal Ownership, and Having Fun. The company fosters an entrepreneurial, high-performance culture that empowers colleagues to excel.
Requirements
- Prior automotive Controller, Business Manager, dealership, or operational accounting experience with progressively increasing responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least five years of leadership experience with increasing scope and accountability.
- Strong communication, active listening, critical thinking, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively with internal and external teams, and support high-performing personnel.
Responsibilities
- Oversee dealership accounting functions and ensure APC provides timely, accurate, and efficient accounting support to dealerships.
- Partner with Platform Vice Presidents, General Managers, Store Leaders, and other Operations leaders to maintain financial controls and resolve accounting needs.
- Develop and execute action plans for acquisitions, open points, divestitures, audit findings, profitability opportunities, and working capital concerns.
- Evaluate APC team performance, identify process improvements, and ensure internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
- Support key compliance and financial control activities, including SOX-related policies and reviews of reconciliations and incentives.
- Review regional performance to identify operational and profitability opportunities across dealerships.
- Maintain strong cross-functional communication with Operations, dealership, regional, and Support Services teams.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid Holidays & PTO
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Vehicle Purchase Discounts
- Wellness Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
