Tax Manager - Automotive & Dealerships

Leoforce; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Accountant with deep experience in automotive dealership accounting to join its team in a fully onsite capacity. You will prepare and review financial statements, conduct tax and audit-related work, and deliver strategic insights to improve profitability and internal controls for dealership clients.

You will work closely with dealership owners and management on accounting, tax, and advisory matters, including manufacturer reporting and balance sheet analysis.

Qualifications

• Prior automotive dealership accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for automotive dealership clients.
• Analyze dealership financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and controls.
• Work with dealership owners, controllers and management on accounting, tax and advisory matters.
• Assist with dealership-specific issues, including manufacturer reporting and balance sheet analysis.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on engagements with timely delivery.
• This is a 100% onsite position requiring daily in-office collaboration with the team.

Job description

Job Description

Experience:

Senior Level

Salary:

$115,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Details

• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, audits, and accounting engagements for automotive dealership clients.
• Analyze dealership financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
• Work directly with dealership owners, controllers, and management teams on accounting, tax, and business advisory matters.
• Assist with dealership-specific accounting issues, including manufacturer reporting, balance sheet analysis, and operational reviews.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on client engagements while ensuring high-quality service and timely project completion.
• Candidates must have prior automotive dealership accounting experience, whether from a CPA firm specializing in dealerships or working directly within a dealership accounting department.
• This is a 100% onsite position at the firm's office, requiring daily in-office collaboration with the team.

A bit about us:

Our client is a highly specialized public accounting and consulting firm that has built its reputation by serving automotive dealerships across the country for more than 30 years. The firm partners with over 200 dealerships nationwide, providing audit, tax, accounting, and operational consulting services tailored specifically to the automotive industry. Their team is known for its deep dealership expertise, long-standing client relationships, and hands‑on advisory approach that extends well beyond traditional public accounting.

Why join us?

• Join a firm that works exclusively with automotive dealerships, allowing you to become a true industry expert.
• Work alongside experienced professionals who understand dealership accounting, operations, and manufacturer reporting.
• Build long-term relationships with dealership owners and leadership teams while serving clients across the country.
• Gain exposure to consulting, operational reviews, tax planning, audits, and financial analysis in addition to traditional accounting work.
• Be part of a collaborative, close‑knit team where your industry knowledge is valued and your contributions have a direct impact on client success.
• Enjoy a stable, established firm with decades of success and an outstanding reputation within the automotive dealership industry.

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