Manager, Financial Controls & Ethics

Lithia & Driveway

13d•$100,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We’ve built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. We’re looking for a Manager, Financial Controls & Ethics to play a critical leadership role in shaping and safeguarding our financial control environment while championing ethical business practices across the organization.

Requirements

Proven experience leading and developing teams in SOX, internal controls, audit, or financial compliance (typically 6+ years)
Strong foundation in SOX/ICFR and financial controls, with the ability to guide rather than execute day-to-day details
Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive alignment across cross-functional partners
Experience supporting ethics, fraud, or compliance investigations with sound judgment and discretion
Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, executive-ready insights
CPA required
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

Responsibilities

Lead SOX Strategy & Execution: Plan the annual SOX certification process, including risk assessment and scoping. Oversee SOX testing (including IT dependencies) and ensure high-quality, defensible workpapers. Evaluate control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and assess financial reporting impact.
Strengthen Controls & Drive Improvement: Track remediation, validate completion, and recommend process improvements. Support SOX integration for newly acquired stores. Advise business partners on control design, documentation, and financial reporting risks.
Enhance Efficiency & Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve controls through data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies. Contribute to evolving methodologies and best practices.
Lead Ethics & Investigations: Monitor fraud and ethics trends using proactive risk indicators. Manage intake, triage, and investigation of ethics concerns. Deliver clear, executive-ready investigation summaries and track remediation.
Develop & Lead Talent: Lead, coach, and develop a team of SOX and controls professionals.