Dealership Finance & Operations Manager

Lithia Motors; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Lithia Motors in Walnut Creek seeks a Business Manager I to act as a strategic financial partner to dealership leadership. You will oversee specialists, cashiers, and accountants within a single-point structure and report to the Business Manager III or Area Controller.

Responsibilities include partnering with GM and store leaders to maintain financial guardrails, maximizing manufacturer incentives, ensuring internal controls, and conducting quarterly inventories.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dealership Business Manager/Controller experience preferred.
• Experience leading teams in a dealership environment.
• CDK experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills for complex spreadsheets and financial analysis.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or 5 years commensurate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with dealership leadership (GM, Sales/Operations) to meet financial guardrails.
• Oversee dealership specialists, cashier staff, and accountants in a single-point structure.
• Communicate financial risks and opportunities to operational leaders.
• Ensure financial processes support new business plans and incentive programs.
• Maintain internal controls and conduct quarterly physical inventories.

Skills

CDK experience

Excel skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

CDK system

Job description

Lithia Motors in Walnut Creek seeks a Business Manager I to act as a strategic financial partner to dealership leadership. You will oversee specialists, cashiers, and accountants within a single-point structure and report to the Business Manager III or Area Controller.

Responsibilities include partnering with GM and store leaders to maintain financial guardrails, maximizing manufacturer incentives, ensuring internal controls, and conducting quarterly inventories.