Platform Controller - Holman Automotive

Holman•San Diego, CA

21d•$149,800 - $232,195

About The Position

Holman is hiring a Platform Controller to lead the dealership accounting function for an assigned platform supporting Central and West Coast dealerships. The position must be based in, or the candidate must be willing to relocate to, Portland, Oregon; Vancouver, Washington; Seattle/Lynnwood, Washington; or San Diego, California. The role is located in a major market within the applicable region. The Platform Controller supervises and develops Dealership Controllers and Assistant Controllers, partners with regional and central leadership, and supports dealership financial planning, reporting, audits, and operational initiatives. The role involves reviewing performance with regional leaders and dealership management, ensuring consistent accounting and reliable financial data across platforms, and coordinating activity related to acquisitions, dispositions, dealership moves, and other cross-department work. Travel is required to local dealerships at least monthly and to supported out-of-state dealerships at least quarterly, with additional travel as business needs require.

Requirements

7+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years at a leadership level in a dealership.
Extensive accounting knowledge and experience, with general knowledge of dealership operations and central service departments.
Proficiency with desktop tools, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Ability to coach effectively, provide performance feedback, and create development opportunities across related areas, departments, or functions.
Ability to inspire team success by creating the right working climate and team culture.
Must be based in or willing to relocate to Portland, OR; Vancouver, WA; Seattle/Lynnwood, WA; or San Diego, CA.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (preferred but not required).
Experience with multiple dealership brands or General Managers.

Responsibilities

Lead the Dealership Accounting function for the assigned platform.
Supervise Dealership Controllers and Assistant Controllers, serve as a liaison for initiatives and communications, and provide assistance as needed.
Develop high-performing financial leaders by actively managing and empowering them.
Partner with the regional Vice President – Sales Operations (VPSO), support initiatives, and act on projects or requests.
Execute financial questions and tasks from the Regional Aftersales Director (RAD) and other Central Service Team members in the region.
Review dealership internal audits and follow up to ensure thorough, achievable action plans are implemented for audit findings.
Build relationships with regional General Managers and Department Managers.
Analyze and review performance results with regional leadership and dealership management using a variety of reports.
Analyze complex pay plans and work with Central Service Teams on standardization.
Ensure consistent accounting among platforms and reliable financial data.
Support and conduct detailed reviews of dealership annual plans, reforecasts, and other budgeting items.
Perform ad hoc analysis for VPSOs, RADs, the Regional Controller, Director – Accounting Operations, VP Finance, and other senior leaders.
Partner with Accounting Leadership, including Central Accounting, FP&A, Accounting Operations, and other Platform Controllers.
Coordinate and manage checklists and open points for acquisitions, dispositions, dealership moves, and other activities requiring cross-department collaboration.
Travel to each local dealership at least once a month and to out-of-state dealerships at least once a quarter when applicable; travel more as business needs require.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.