Dealership Controller/ Business Manager

Lithia & Driveway

Sterling, VA, United States
Base: $70,000 - $130,000 annually; bonus/equity: n...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site based on job nature)
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
3+ years of dealership accounting experience
Experience with month-end closing processes
Lithia & Driveway is seeking a Dealership Controller/Business Manager for their Southeast Finance Center in Sterling, VA. The role involves overseeing dealership financial records, ensuring compliance, and leading a finance team, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment

Job Summary

  • This role involves maintaining dealership financial records, ensuring accurate month-end closings, and reviewing general ledger schedules as part of a Fortune 500 company.
  • The successful candidate will partner with dealership leadership, manage a team of 2–10 staff, and ensure compliance with manufacturer programs and warranty claims.
  • Benefits include best-in-class medical, dental, vision plans, paid holidays, PTO, disability insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

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Lithia & Driveway is seeking a Dealership Controller/Business Manager for their Southeast Finance Center in Sterling, VA. The role involves overseeing dealership financial records, ensuring compliance, and leading a finance team, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Salary

Base: $70,000 - $130,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Stock Purchase Plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • 3+ years of dealership accounting experience
  • Experience with month-end closing processes
  • Proficiency in general ledger reconciliation
  • Ability to manage a team of 2-10 staff

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in the auto industry preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and urgency
  • Entrepreneurial high-performance culture fit
  • Strategic budgeting participation up to $8MM

Key Requirements

  • High School graduate or equivalent required
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Drug-free workplace requirement

Work Rights

Not specified

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