Business Manager

Lithia & Driveway•Roseville, CA

106d•$63,250 - $132,250•Onsite

About The Position

Business Manager I is a mid-level Business Manager that provides financial thought partnership to Dealership – strategic partner to General and Department Managers. Oversee dealership specialists, and cashier personnel located in the dealerships. Oversee dealership accountants in the single point structure. Liaison with Dealership Accounting and Shared Service leadership.

Requirements

2 or more years of experience as a dealership Business Manager/Controller (Required)
Experience leading teams and attention to deatil (Required)
Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) skills
Review, research and if necessary, resolve variances
Offer solutions or recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of financial results
Partner with Dealership leadership to achieve financial results
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

Nice To Haves

CDK experience (Preferred)
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or 5 years commensurate experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

A financial partner to the dealership; develop and partner relationships with store leadership (GM, Sales and Operations) and Manufacturer Representatives
Ensure dealership is operating within financial guardrails
Communicate risks and opportunity with operational leaders.
Ensure financial processes are in place to support new business plans
Understand manufacturers Excellence Goals and work with GM to ensure achievement.
Maximize benefits from manufacturer incentive programs; understand program rules and payment structures, work with GMs to achieve results and work to ensure that the Shared Services team is up to date on program rules.
Ensure compliance with internal controls
Responsible for accurate store financials ensures regular reviews of operational income statements, GL activity, supporting schedules and balance sheet accounts.
Conduct quarterly physical Inventory: vehicles, parts, supplies