[Remote] Automotive Office Manager/Controller

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lithia & Driveway is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in North America. The Automotive Office Manager/Controller will oversee dealership financial records, ensure compliance with financial policies, and manage a team while contributing to strategic budgeting and M&A activities.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Maintain dealership financial records, ensure accurate month-end closings, and review general ledger schedules
• Compliance & Controls: Monitor operational income statements, conduct fraud prevention reviews, and ensure adherence to internal controls and LAD financial policies
• Cash Flow & Banking: Oversee accounts receivable collections, daily bank postings, and bank reconciliations
• Payroll & Payables: Review or prepare payroll and accounts payable for accuracy and timeliness
• Inventory & Fixed Assets: Conduct physical vehicle inventories, reconcile parts inventory, and support fixed asset reporting
• Title & Registration: Resolve issues related to inbound and outbound vehicle documentation
• Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with dealership leadership (especially the GM), manage a team of 2–10 staff, and support hiring, training, and performance management
• Manufacturer Relations: Ensure compliance with manufacturer programs, warranty claims, and reporting requirements
• Strategic Contributions: Participate in budgeting (up to $8MM), support stores with up to $200MM in revenue, and contribute to M&A activities

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or 3+ years of dealership accounting experience (required)
• Strong attention to detail, urgency, and communication
• Proficiency in accounting processes, reconciliation, and financial analysis
• Ability to interpret financial results and recommend actions
• High School graduate or equivalent required
• 18 years or older
• We are a drug-free workplace
• Experience in team leadership and the auto industry

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Company Overview

• Lithia & Driveway is an automotive dealership network headquartered in Medford, Oregon. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Medford, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lithiadriveway.com/.

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