Automotive Business Office Manager jobs in United States
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Lithia & Driveway · 1 month ago

Automotive Business Office Manager

Lithia & Driveway is a leading automotive company, and they are seeking a Business Manager to provide financial thought partnership to the dealership. This role involves overseeing dealership specialists and ensuring compliance with financial processes while maximizing benefits from manufacturer incentive programs.

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Responsibilities

A financial thought partner to the dealership; develop and maintain positive relationships with store leadership (GM, Sales & Operations) and Manufacturer Representatives
Ensure dealership is operating within financial guardrails
Communicates risks and opportunity with operational leaders
Ensures financial processes are in place to support new or evolving business initiatives
Understand 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 controls
Responsible 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

Qualification

Accounting processFinancial interpretationTeam leadershipAttention to detailCommunication skillsSense of urgencyAuto Industry ExperienceProblem-solving

Required

Strong attention to detail
Sense of urgency
Excellent communication
Strong grasp of accounting process and reconciliation
Ability to quickly review, research and if necessary, resolve variances
Ability to offer solutions or recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of financial results
Ability to partner with Dealership leadership to drive financial results
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or 5 years commensurate experience
Experience driving business results through financial interpretation
Experience leading teams

Preferred

Auto Industry Experience

Benefits

Competitive pay
Opportunities for Career advancement
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

Company

Lithia & Driveway

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Lithia & Driveway is an automotive dealership network headquartered in Medford, Oregon.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1B
2025-09-03Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2019-12-13Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1999-01-22IPO

Leadership Team

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Bryan DeBoer
CEO and President
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Chris Holzshu
Executive Vice President
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