Dealership Accounting Office Manager
About The Position
The onsite Business Manager/Office Manager supports accounting and administrative responsibilities while partnering with dealership leadership. The role helps keep daily operations accurate, organized, and running smoothly, and leads the dealership’s accounting and office operations. The position works with dealership, regional, Operations, and Support Services teams to strengthen financial controls, address accounting needs, improve processes and performance, and support accurate reporting and compliance. The role is based at Meador Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fort Worth, Texas, and reports to the Regional Director. The target hiring range is $60,000–$80,000 plus an annual performance bonus. The full compensation range is $55,000–$115,000; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and geographic location.
Requirements
- Automotive dealership accounting experience, ideally as a Controller, Business Manager, Office Manager, or similar accounting leader.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a comparable combination of education and experience.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience with progressively increasing responsibility and accountability.
- A collaborative, hands-on approach and the ability to partner with dealership leadership and Operations.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must be 18 years or older.
Responsibilities
- Lead the dealership’s accounting and office operations, providing accurate and efficient accounting support.
- Partner with General Managers, Store Leaders, Operations leaders, and other dealership leadership to strengthen financial controls and address accounting needs.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and performance while ensuring accurate internal and external reporting.
- Support financial controls and compliance, including SOX requirements, reconciliations, and incentive reviews.
- Analyze dealership performance to identify opportunities to improve operational and financial results.
- Build partnerships with dealership, regional, Operations, and Support Services teams.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- 80 hours of PTO front-loaded on day one
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Learning and development through the Lithia Learning Center
- Vehicle purchase discounts
- Wellness programs
- Annual performance bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
