Business Manager

Lithia & Driveway•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$156,000 - $180,000

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. Oversees dealership specialists, and cashier personnel located in the dealerships. Oversees dealership accountants in the single point structure. Liaison with Dealership Accounting and Shared Service leadership. Exceptional performers would be positioned for an Area Controller or BM III role depending on business need and the individual’s accounting or business acumen, respectively. This position reports to the Business Manager III or Area Controller. 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

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
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or 5 years commensurate experience (preferred)
Experience driving business results through financial interpretation (required)

Nice To Haves

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