Platform Controller - Holman Automotive

Holman•Portland, OR

19d

About The Position

Holman is seeking 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 employee must be willing to relocate to, Portland, OR; Vancouver, WA; Seattle/Lynnwood, WA; or San Diego, CA. The role partners with regional dealership leadership and central service teams to support financial performance, planning, accounting consistency, audits, and business initiatives. It also supervises dealership Controllers and Assistant Controllers and develops high-performing financial leaders. The position is located in a major market within the applicable region and requires regular travel to local dealerships, as well as periodic travel to out-of-state dealerships when applicable. Holman is a family-owned global automotive services organization. It describes its culture as centered on treating customers and colleagues well, creating rewarding relationships, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role is full-time and offers a stated annual compensation range of $149,800 to $232,195, comprised of base pay and bonus earnings. Benefits for eligible full-time employees include health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; an employee assistance program; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off and holidays; bereavement and jury duty leave; paid pregnancy/parental leave; paid military leave; and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred but not required.
At least 7 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years at a leadership level in a dealership.
Extensive knowledge and experience in accounting, with general knowledge of dealership operations and central service departments.
Proficiency with desktop tools, including Microsoft Office programs such as 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, give performance feedback, and provide development opportunities across related areas, departments, or functions.
Ability to inspire team success by creating an effective 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

Experience working with multiple dealership brands or multiple General Managers.

Responsibilities

Lead the dealership accounting function for the assigned platform.
Supervise Dealership Controllers and Assistant Controllers, serving as a liaison for initiatives and communications and providing 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 assigned projects or requests.
Address 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 accounting consistency across 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 the Accounting Leadership team, 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 monthly and, when supporting out-of-state dealerships, travel to those dealerships at least quarterly; additional travel may be required based on business needs.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.