Dealership:L0642 North Central Finance Center

Hudson Ford

Business Manager I is an entry level Business Manager that provides financial thought partnership to Dealership – strategic business partner to General and Department Managers. Oversees dealership specialists, and cashier personnel located in the dealerships. Oversees dealership accountants in the single point structure. Liaison with Dealership Accounting and Shared Service leadership. Exceptional performers would be positioned for an Area Controller or BM III role depending on business need and the individual’s accounting or business acumen, respectively.

This position reports to the Business Manager II, III or Area Controller.

Responsibilities

A financial thought partner to the dealership; develop and maintain positive relationships with store leadership (GM, Sales & Operations) and Manufacturer RepresentativesEnsure dealership is operating within financial guardrailsCommunicates risks and opportunity with operational leaders.Ensures financial processes are in place to support new or evolving business initiativesUnderstand manufacturers Excellence Objectives 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.Ensures 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, supplies

Skills and Qualifications

Strong attention to detailSense of urgencyExcellent communicationStrong grasp of accounting process and reconciliationAbility to quickly review, research and if necessary, resolve variancesAbility to offer solutions or recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of financial resultsAbility to partner with Dealership leadership to drive financial resultsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or 5 years commensurate experience (required)Experience driving business results through financial interpretation (required)Experience leading teams (preferred)Auto Industry Experience (preferred)We offer best in class industry benefits:Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. 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.