Business Manager

Pedder-Auto-Group-; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pedder Auto Group in Moreno Valley, CA is seeking an experienced Automotive Business Office Manager to join our leadership team. This high-impact role focuses on automotive accounting, dealership operations, and team leadership to drive financial accuracy and operational excellence.

You will oversee A/P, A/R, DMV processing, deal posting, and monthly financial statements, while mentoring 4–6 office staff. Collaboration with CFO and General Manager, ensuring compliance with state and federal

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive dealership accounting experience.
• Experience as a Business Office Manager (BOM) required.
• Strong knowledge of automotive accounting processes and compliance requirements.
• Proven leadership experience managing office/accounting teams.
• High-level proficiency in financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with dealership management systems (DMS) preferred (e.g., Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all automotive dealership accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, DMV processing, and deal posting.
• Manage and mentor a team of 4–6 office staff and accounting professionals.
• Partner directly with the CFO and General Manager on financial strategy and operational execution.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and dealership regulations.
• Maintain accurate and organized deal jackets, contracts, and financial documentation.
• Oversee cash management, reconciliations, and flooring schedules.
• Perform bank reconciliations, schedule reviews, and tax filings.
• Drive cost control, margin improvement, and financial accuracy across the dealership.
• Support leadership with financial analysis and reporting insights.

Skills

Automotive accounting

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Internal controls

Communication

DMS experience

Tools

Reynolds & Reynolds

CDK

Job description

Description

As a fast-growing, locally owned automotive dealership group we are seeking an experienced Automotive Business Office Manager to join our leadership team. This is a high-impact role ideal for a results-driven professional with a strong background in automotive accounting, dealership operations, and team leadership.

This organization is known for operational excellence, strong leadership, and a people-first culture. If you’re looking for a long-term career with growth potential, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all automotive dealership accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), DMV processing, and deal posting
• Manage and mentor a team of 4–6 office staff and accounting professionals
• Partner directly with the CFO and General Manager on financial strategy and operational execution
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and dealership regulations
• Maintain accurate and organized deal jackets, contracts, and financial documentation
• Oversee cash management, reconciliations, and flooring schedules
• Perform bank reconciliations, schedule reviews, and tax filings
• Drive cost control, margin improvement, and financial accuracy across the dealership
• Support leadership with financial analysis and reporting insights

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of automotive dealership accounting experience
• Prior experience as a Business Office Manager (BOM) required
• Strong knowledge of automotive accounting processes and compliance requirements
• Proven leadership experience managing office/accounting teams
• High-level proficiency in financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience with dealership management systems (DMS) preferred (e.g., Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance