Platform Controller - Holman Automotive

Holman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Holman is seeking a Platform Controller to lead the Dealership Accounting function across the Central and West Coast platforms. Based in the region, you will supervise Controllers and assist in implementing strategic initiatives to strengthen financial operations.

You will partner with regional leadership, review audits, and drive performance analyses. The role requires travel to dealerships monthly and to out-of-state sites as needed, with a focus on strong leadership and accurate financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is preferred but not required.
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ in a dealership leadership role, with multiple brands preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dealership operations and central service departments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to coach and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dealership accounting function for the assigned platform.
• Supervise dealership controllers and assistant controllers; liaison for initiatives.
• Develop high-performing financial leaders and empower them.
• Partner with VPSO and drive regional initiatives and requests.
• Address financial questions from RAD and regional teams; support audits.
• Review performance with regional leadership and dealership management.
• Analyze pay plans and standardize across platforms.
• Ensure consistent accounting data across platforms and budgeting support.
• Travel monthly to local dealerships; additional travel for out-of-state support.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Coaching and development

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman has an outstanding opportunity for a Platform Controller to join the team!

This person will support our Central and West Coast dealerships so must be based in one of the following regions or willing to relocate: Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA, Seattle/Lynnwood, WA, or San Diego, CA.

What will you do?

• Lead the Dealership Accounting function for your assigned Platform
• Supervise the Dealership Controllers and Assistant Controllers, including acting as a liaison for initiatives and communications. Act as a resource for questions or assistance as needed
• Develop high-performing financial leaders by actively managing and empowering them
• Partner closely with the Vice President – Sales Operations (VPSO) within your region, including driving support for initiatives and acting on projects or requests received
• Execute on financial questions and tasks that arise from the Regional Aftersales Director (RAD) within your region
• Execute on financial questions and tasks that arise with any other Central Service Team members within your region
• Review and follow up with dealerships on Internal Audits of the dealerships, ensuring the dealerships have thorough and achievable action plans implemented for findings
• Build relationships with the General Managers and Department Managers within your region
• 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 consistency in accounting among all platforms, resulting in reliable financial data
• Provide support for and detailed review of the dealership annual plans, reforecasts and other budgeting items
• Perform ad-hoc analysis for VPSOs, RADs, Regional Controller, Director – Accounting Operations, VP Finance and other senior leadership
• Partner with Accounting Leadership team including Central Accounting, FP&A, Accounting Operations and other Platform Controller(s)
• Coordinate and manage the checklist for acquisitions or dispositions, open points, dealership moves or other activity requiring collaboration across various departments
• Travel to each local dealership at least once a month, and, if supporting out of state dealerships, travel to those at least once a quarter.Additional travel may be needed based on the needs of the business
• The position is located in a major market within the applicable region
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred but not required
• Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• 7+ years’ accounting experience, including 3+ at a leadership level in a dealership; experience with multiple brands or General Managers preferred
• Extensive knowledge and experience within accounting and general knowledge of dealership operations and central service departments
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Effectively coaches, gives performance feedback and provides development opportunities within related multiple areas or departments and/or function(s)
• Inspires teams’ success by creating the right working climate and team culture

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At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

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Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

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Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $149,800.00 - $232,195.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay and bonus earnings.

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