Business Manager II
About The Position
Business Manager II is a mid-level Business Manager that provides financial thought partnership to Dealership – strategic business partner to General and Department Managers. This role oversees dealership specialists and cashier personnel located in the dealerships, and also oversees dealership accountants in the single point structure. The Business Manager II acts as a liaison with Dealership Accounting and Shared Service leadership. Exceptional performers in this role would be positioned for an Area Controller or BM III role depending on business need and the individual’s accounting or business acumen, respectively.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail
- Sense of urgency
- Excellent communication
- Ability to quickly review, research and if necessary, resolve variances
- Ability to offer solutions or recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of financial results
- Partner with Dealership leadership to drive financial results
- Experience driving business results through financial interpretation (required)
- High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or 5 years commensurate experience (preferred)
- Experience leading teams (preferred)
- Auto Industry Experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- A financial thought partner to the dealership; develop and maintain positive relationships with store leadership (GM, Sales & Operations) and Manufacturer Representatives
- Ensure dealership is operating within financial guardrails
- Communicates risks and opportunity with operational leaders.
- Ensures financial processes are in place to support new or evolving business initiatives
- Understand manufacturers Excellence Objectives 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.
- Ensures 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
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Paid Holidays & PTO
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Lithia Learning Center
- Vehicle Purchase Discounts
- Wellness Programs
- accounting operations bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
