Business Manager

Lithia Motors; California; On-site; USD 63,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Paid Holidays & PTO

Lithia Learning Center

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking a Business Manager I to serve as a financial partner to the dealership leadership. You will oversee accounting, specialists, and cashier staff, collaborating with General Managers and the Accounting team to drive profitable store performance.

The role requires 2+ years of dealership management experience, team leadership, and strong Excel/CDK skills. A Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance is preferred, with a valid driver's license and compliant driving record.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience as a dealership Business Manager/Controller (Required).
• Experience leading teams (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or 5 years commensurate experience (Preferred).
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

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 and communicate risks and opportunities to operational leaders.
• Oversee financial processes to support new business plans and maximize manufacturer incentive benefits.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and conduct quarterly physical inventory.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CDK

Excel

Job description

Dealership:L0605 Southwest Finance CenterWalnut Creek Accounting Processing CenterHiring: Business Manager IWhy Join Our Team?At Lithia & Driveway, we're powered by people and driven to deliver results. As one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, we're focused on growing leaders who want to make an impact, both in their store and across the company. Here you'll find:Opportunities for advancement across a national networkDevelopment through our internal learning programsA culture that recognizes and rewards resultsYou will lead store success with the autonomy to shape your team.What You'll DoBusiness 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.ResponsibilitiesA financial partner to the dealership; develop and partner relationships with store leadership (GM, Sales and Operations) and Manufacturer RepresentativesEnsure dealership is operating within financial guardrailsCommunicate risks and opportunity with operational leaders.Ensure financial processes are in place to support new business plansUnderstand 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 controlsResponsible 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, suppliesWhat You'll Bring2 or more years of experience as a dealership Business Manager/Controller (Required)Experience leading teams (Required)CDK experience (Preferred)Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) skillsReview, research and if necessary, resolve variancesOffer solutions or recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of financial resultsPartner with Dealership leadership to achieve financial resultsBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or 5 years commensurate experience (Preferred)Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.Total RewardsThe 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.Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsAdditional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.comAbout UsAt 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.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.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.