Lithia Motors Inc

Business Manager II

Lithia Motors Inc$100K — $150K *
Troy, NY 12180In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Prior experience as an automotive Controller, Business Manager, or in dealership operational accounting.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a relevant combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of five years of leadership experience with increasing responsibilities.
  • Strong communication and active listening capabilities.
  • Excellent critical thinking, prioritization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and ensure accurate accounting functions at the dealership.
  • Collaborate with leaders to maintain financial controls and address accounting issues.
  • Execute plans for acquisitions, divestitures, and profitability improvements.
  • Evaluate team performance and drive process improvements for reporting accuracy.
  • Support compliance and financial controls, particularly SOX-related policies.
  • Identify operational and profitability opportunities through regional performance reviews.
  • Facilitate strong communication across dealerships and support services.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
  • Paid Holidays & PTO.
  • Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Paid Life Insurance policy.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan available.
  • Discounts on vehicle purchases.
  • Access to Wellness Programs.
Full Job Description
Dealership:
L0622 Northeast Finance Center

Automotive Dealership Controller
Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Albany, NY

We Offer Best-in-Class Industry Benefits:
  • The full salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 plus bonus annually, based on factors such as skills, experience, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • Paid Holidays & PTO
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Vehicle Purchase Discounts
  • Wellness Programs


What You'll Do:
  • Oversee dealership accounting functions and ensure APC provides timely, accurate, and efficient accounting support to dealerships.
  • Partner with Platform Vice Presidents, General Managers, Store Leaders, and other Operations leaders to maintain financial controls and resolve accounting needs.
  • Develop and execute action plans for acquisitions, open points, divestitures, audit findings, profitability opportunities, and working capital concerns.
  • Evaluate APC team performance, identify process improvements, and ensure internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
  • Support key compliance and financial control activities, including SOX-related policies and reviews of reconciliations and incentives.
  • Review regional performance to identify operational and profitability opportunities across dealerships.
  • Maintain strong cross-functional communication with Operations, dealership, regional, and Support Services teams.


What You'll Bring:
  • Prior automotive Controller, Business Manager, dealership, or operational accounting experience with progressively increasing responsibilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least five years of leadership experience with increasing scope and accountability.
  • Strong communication, active listening, critical thinking, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively with internal and external teams, and support high-performing personnel.


Hard work is encouraged, rewarded, and recognized. We believe that those who embody our core values and consistently perform at a high level should be given opportunities to lead. Join our candidate network today!

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