Business Manager

Business Manager I is a mid-level Business Manager that provides financial thought partnership to Dealership – strategic partner to General and Department Managers. Oversee dealership specialists, and cashier personnel located in the dealerships. Oversee dealership accountants in the single point structure. Liaison with Dealership Accounting and Shared Service leadership.

You will report to the Business Manager III or Area Controller.

Responsibilities

• A financial partner to the dealership; develop and partner relationships with store leadership (GM, Sales and Operations) and Manufacturer Representatives
• Ensure dealership is operating within financial guardrails
• Communicate risks and opportunity with operational leaders.
• Ensure financial processes are in place to support new business plans
• Understand manufacturers Excellence Goals 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.
• Ensure 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

Skills and Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience as a dealership Business Manager/Controller (Required)
• Experience leading teams and attention to deatil (Required)
• CDK experience (Preferred)
• Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) skills
• Review, research and if necessary, resolve variances
• Offer solutions or recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of financial results
• Partner with Dealership leadership to achieve financial results
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or 5 years commensurate experience (Preferred)

The salary range for this position is $63,250 to $132,250 annually; also, this position is eligible for an accounting operations bonus. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

We offer the best industry benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.