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 LAD 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 entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets them apart, and their philosophy is to assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment 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
